# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp - 9 Jan 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 am – Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am
- **Event Description**: Come and join the Mātātoa/Time2Train team for some FREE family entertainment full of fun and learning. 

Big thanks to Puketāpapa Local Board!

E ngā mata hari
E ngā mata koa
E ngā mata toa o te motu
Nau mai, pari mai, rere mai ra ki te kaupapa o Mātāwaka nei
He kaupapa whakapiki
He kaupapa whakaora
He kaupapa mo ngā ngai tangata katoa tihei mauri ora

The team from Mātātoa - Time 2 Train will lead you through on shore drills where you will learn some basic reo (Māori language), and tikanga (Māori customary practices) in preparation for the unique experience of paddling a waka.

**Bookings are essential as numbers are limited- tickets open 26th December**

Session Times:

1. 1:00pm-2:00pm
2. 2:00pm-3:00pm
3. 3:00pm-4:00pm

All ages are welcome, and even the little ones can sit between older participants, and are not required to paddle, however, all those aged 7+ are expected to paddle.

Cost: Free

Lifejackets and paddles provided.

All ages are welcome. The little ones can sit between older participants, and are not required to paddle, however, all those aged 7+ are expected to paddle.

Please be aware that this activity is weather dependent so if the wind/swell is not right we will either make a call before the start or on the day itself.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/free-ako-hoe-waka-paddle-in-a-waka-waikowhai-reserve-boat-ramp-9-jan-2026/200029405178132
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp, 8 Waikowhai Road, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042
- **lat**: -36.93121
- **long**: 174.73697
- **full address**: Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp, 8 Waikowhai Road, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042, 8 Waikowhai Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041, New Zealand, Auckland

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=FREE+Ako+Hoe+Waka+%28Paddle+in+a+Waka%29+-+Waikowhai+Reserve+Boat+Ramp+-+9+Jan+2026&date=Fri%2C+09+Jan%2C+2026+at+03%3A00+am&bg=3

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp - 9 Jan 2026 being held?
  - **A:** FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp - 9 Jan 2026 takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 am to Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am at Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp, 8 Waikowhai Road, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042, 8 Waikowhai Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp - 9 Jan 2026?
  - **A:** FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp - 9 Jan 2026 is organized by Out and About Auckland  - Tāmaki Makaurau.

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