Tāmaki Kayak Day

Come join Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and explore the Tāmaki River in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks and the Panama Riverside Friends Society. This event is generously funded by Auckland Council and Foundation North.

Saturday 11th October 2025

Sunday, 9 November

⌚️9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to check in at the tent if you are kayaking. If you are running late please text 0275774102.

🚣 On the Water – Explore Tāmaki River by kayak with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and Auckland Sea Kayaks. Learn about waterway protection, observe local wildlife, and the ecological value of this area.

🌿 On the Land – After your paddle, hear from experts at Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and the Panama Riverside Friends Society all about the biodiversity of the area, then explore it for yourself with a bioblitz. Discover what plants and animals call the reserve and local streams home, then upload your observations to iNaturalist.

🌞 Weather call -

Sea conditions permitting, we will run with light rain. A final weather call will be made the afternoon prior to the event. A back up date may be used. Cancellation due to weather will be communicated via email or Eventbrite.

🎟 Registrations -

• Children younger than 7 will not be able to participate in the kayaking activity.
• Children aged 7 - 13 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak.
• Children under 16 need an adult companion.
• Swimming ability recommended, please indicate your kayaking experience via registration.
• Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg per person.
• Expect to spend 1.5hrs kayaking.
• Registrations will be open to locals first, with an access link being shared on community pages and via community mailers. Please contact Y2FsbHVtIHwgbW91bnRhaW5zdG9zZWEgISBvcmcgISBueg== for the early access code if you live in the Ōtāhuhu - Panmure area. Registrations will open to the general public on Tuesday 28th October.

What to bring -

• Clothing suitable for kayaking (no jeans please)
• Footwear you do not mind getting wet and muddy
• Water bottle
• Rain coat
• Hat, sunglasses and sunblock

What will be provided -

• Double sit on top kayaks
• PFD
• Paddle
• H&S equipment
• Kayak instructors

🏠 Where - Flat Rock Reserve, 320 Panama Road, Mount Wellington

💰 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 -

Please cancel your spot via Eventbrite ASAP if you can no longer make it. 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) 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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