# Event Details - **Event Name**: Discover Takapuna Reef - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come join us and explore the wonders of Takapuna reef, you never know what you might spot!About this Event? Celebrate Seaweek and come join us in exploring the wonders of Takapuna Reef!?Discover spotties, eagle rays, sweep, parore, nudibranchs and more! Fun for the whole whānau. This event is possible thanks to generous funding from Auckland Council and The Bobby Stafford Bush Foundation.? In the waterJoin Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust's experienced snorkel guides and discover what is below the surface at Takapuna reef.Guided snorkelling groupsBeginners Group: 10.00am - 11.30pmIntermediate/Advanced Group: 11.30pm - 1.00pmBeginners Group: 1.30pm - 3.00pm?‍♂️ On the waterJoin Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) on their giant paddle boards and explore the reef from above the water.Giant Paddle Board groups (limited space)Group A: 10.00am - 11.30pmGroup B: 11.30pm - 1.00pmGroup C: 1.30pm - 3.00pm⛱ On landJoin UoA Marine Science Society and Mountains to Sea Conservaiton Trust in beach cleaning and rock pooling activites. We will also have information stalls and beach games from local community groups like Pupuke Birdsong Project.Beach clean: 10am - 11.30amGuided rock pooling: 11.30am - 1.00pmInformation stalls: 10am - 3.00pm⌚️ WhenSunday 1st March10.00am - 3.00pm? WhereTakapuna Reef, 24 The Promenade, Takapuna, Aucklandgoogle maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/DST6B2UjU1bpHLcUAParking is limited, we reccomend catching public transport? RegistrationsWe recommend you to pre register for the snorkelling and giant paddle board activities as places will be limited for these activities. You will need to arrive 15 mins prior to your time slot and complete a full registration form at the event tent.However please note even if it says sold out on any of the spots we do often accept walk ins on the day as we commonly have people drop out last minute so there is a good chance we can get you in/on the water in some capacity. There may be a wait time depending on how busy we are and our volunteer numbers, please be kind on the day and bare with us as we try and get everyone out exploring the reef :)Group definitionsBeginners group - First time snorkellers, non swimmers or low confidence swimmers welcome. Suitbale for 4 year olds and up, all children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult in the water.Intermediate/Advanced groups - This group is for people who have snorkelled at least once or twice before, and have moderate swimming ability or above. Suitable for 5 year olds and up, all children under all children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult in the water.Giant paddle boarding - All ability levels welcome, suitable for 5 year olds and up, all children all children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult in the water.Please note: We required all people participating in water based activities to be fluent in English or have a translator particiapting with them in/on the water.?What to bringswimsuit and towelPlenty of drinking waterHat and sunblockAqua shoes (or shoes you do not mind getting wet) for rock poolingSnorkelling gear (we will have plenty of gear to borrow for all sizes if you do not have your own, including fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuits) Please note full face masks are not permitted.Body board (this is useful when snorkelling as a beginner, if you do not have your own we have boards to borrow)Picnic lunch (optional but a great way to extend your day at Takapuna)? Weather callWe will make a final weather call the evening before the event via email, eventbrite and facebook. Please check these platforms to confirm the event is going ahead.? DonationsMountains to Sea Conservation Trust runs a series of free and subsidised events throughout the year - 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.? Photo permissionsPhotos and videos will be taken throughout the event and shared to participants via email and social media channels. If you do not wish your photo to be taken please let the event tent know and they will give you a no photo lanyard. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/discover-takapuna-reef/100001982143733264 - **Event Categories**: Sports, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdiscover-takapuna-reef-registration-1982143733264 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Takapuna Reef - **lat**: -36.7841955 - **long**: 174.7756144 - **full address**: Takapuna Reef, 24 The Promenade, Auckland, New Zealand ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Experiencing Marine Reserves (https://allevents.in/org/experiencing-marine-reserves/22518475) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4342a16482fe97b3dac79c9447157a2fe852e1dfceb1a99db585f86c6ea62ca6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0e567a-gmir.jpg?v=1770978861 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/289ce9e4a801491166a62c91062feb1bac705f901ef02ff1d4ecec76802c9868-rimg-w400-h400-dc05121a-gmir.jpg?v=1770978861 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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