# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wāhine on Water - Hibiscus and Bays. Free programmes for girls 11-19 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 am - **Event Description**: Wāhine on Water – Free Ocean Adventure Programme for Girls Aged 11–19 in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Area. MERC is proud to partner with Out and About Auckland and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board to deliver the exciting Wāhine on Water programme — an empowering ocean experience designed for girls aged 11–19 living in the Hibiscus and Bays area (Waiwera to Campbells Bay). Register here: https://collections.humanitix.com/whine-on-water-in-hibiscus-and-bays This free programme invites young women to connect with the ocean through fun, confidence-building sessions that foster community, adventure, and a deeper connection to our beautiful local beaches. We are offering 12 action-packed events from January to April 2026, that will get participants to explore four ocean-based activities — kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, giant SUP, and sailing — held across three stunning coastal locations. 17 January. Mairangi Bay GSUP 31 January. Long Bay. GSUP 14 February. Mairangi Bay. Kayaking 21 February. Long Bay Kayaking 14 March. Orewa GSUP 21 March. Orewa Kayaking 28 March. Mairangi Bay SUP 10 April. Long Bay Sailing 11 April. Orewa SUP 17 April. Long Bay Sailing 18 April. Long Bay Sailing 25 April. Long bay SUP No prior experience is needed — all equipment and safety gear are provided. Just bring your togs, a towel, and an adventurous spirit! Each session will be led by MERC’s experienced Wāhine outdoor educators, creating a safe, supportive, and empowering space for women, run by women. Events are themed by water activity type: Giant Paddleboards, Single paddleboards, Sailing and Kayaking. There are three event locations: Orewa, Mairangi Bay and Long Bay. Timing differs between events due to the tides. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/wāhine-on-water-hibiscus-and-bays-free-programmes-for-girls-11-19/200029474063026 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 21 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre - **lat**: -36.689128035356 - **long**: 174.75199158994 - **full address**: Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre, 1047A Beach Rd, Long Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand, Auckland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wāhine on Water - Hibiscus and Bays. Free programmes for girls 11-19 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2f9a8a6ad137221bff9887dcf152356ae9f42b1e8f8988f105b9ad9d39b79c54-rimg-w1200-h533-dcffffff-gmir?v=1768043604 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wāhine on Water - Hibiscus and Bays. Free programmes for girls 11-19 being held? - **A:** Wāhine on Water - Hibiscus and Bays. Free programmes for girls 11-19 takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 am at Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre, 1047A Beach Rd, Long Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand, Auckland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wāhine on Water - Hibiscus and Bays. Free programmes for girls 11-19? - **A:** Wāhine on Water - Hibiscus and Bays. Free programmes for girls 11-19 is organized by Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wāhine on Water - Hibiscus and Bays. 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