Tahuna Torea Kayak Day
Come join us in exploring the Tāmaki Estuary via kayak - Saturday 27th May
Explore the mangroves and sandspit of Tahuna Torea at the entrance to the Tāmaki River by kayak. Learn about freshwater monitoring with Whitebait Connection.
Explore the wetland and how to protect this precious ecosystem and the wildlife that call the estuary home.
This event provides a taster into kayaking, freshwater monitoring and a short guided walk - expect to spend ~50mins on the water kayaking. Fun for the whole whanau – minimum age of 8. Please only register if you can commit to the full 3hr timeslot.
Sea conditions permitting - we will run with light rain.
Te Kura Moana - Experiencing Marine Reserves runs a series of free and subsidised events over the summer months - we rely on your support to make them happen. We appreciate donations, either cash/eftpos on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event. Some people donate $5-10pp.
Children younger than 8 will not be able to participate. Children aged 8-12 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 13 need an adult companion. Max weight of 120kg for kayaking.
Registrations are essential.
This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks and Whitebait Connection and is funded by the Ōrākei Local Board, Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation.
Saturday 27th May, 2023
From 11.30am to 2.30pm
Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent.
Where: Tahuna Torea, carpark at the end of West Tamaki Rd, Wai O Tiaki Bay
If you are feeling unwell (sore throat, running nose, loss of taste/smell) please let us know prior as soon as possible. You will not be able to attend the event. If you suffer from allergies – please let us know when you arrive.
Cancellation policy: If you give less than 24hrs notice when cancelling your registration or you no show without a valid excuse (i.e COVID, or other illness) then you will be sent an invoice of $20 per person.
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