Come join Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and explore the Motu Manawa Marine Reserve in partnership Auckland Sea Kayaks, Friends of Te Auaunga Oakley Creek, and Urban Ark. This event is generously funded by the Albert Eden Local Board and Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa.
Sunday 18th May 2025
⌚️ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent if you are kayaking. If you are running late, please call 0275774102
🚣 On the Awa:
Explore Te Whau by kayak with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and Auckland Sea Kayaks. Learn about waterway protection, observe local wildlife, and help keep the awa clean by removing rubbish (registration required).
🌿 On the Land:
After your paddle, spend some time with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust separating trash from treasure (rubbish and recycling).
🌞 Weather call:
Sea conditions permitting - we will run with light rain. A final weather call will be made the afternoon prior to the event. Cancellation due to weather will be communicated via email or eventbrite.
🎟 Registrations:
-Children younger than 10 will not be able to participate in the kayaking activity.
-Children aged 10-13 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 16 need an adult companion.
-Prior kayak experience and swimming ability is required for the kayaking activity.
-Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg per person.
-Expect to spend 1.5hrs kayaking.
-Early kayak access codes for people in the Albert Eden Local Board area will be circulated to local pages or email
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What to bring:
-Gloves
-Clothing suitable for kayaking (please no jeans)
-Footwear you do not mind getting wet and muddy
-Water bottle
-Rain coat
-Hat, sun glasses and sunblock
What will be provided:
-Double sit-on-top kayaks
-PFD
-Paddle
-Rubbish bags
-Rubbish pickers
-H&S equipment
-Kayak instructors
-Light snacks and hot drinks
🏠 Where: Eric Armishaw Park, Point Chevalier
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💰 Donations
Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust 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.
❌ Cancellation policy
If you give less than 24 hrs notice when cancelling your registration or you no show without a valid excuse (i.e COVID, or other illness/emergency) then you may be sent an invoice of $20 per person. This is to ensure spaces do not go to waste and that people do not miss out on attending this free event.
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