

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Whangateau Harbour Marine Exploration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn about marine monitoring and biodiversity of Whangateau Harbour with Montains to Sea &amp; the Whangateau Catchment Collective.About this EventAre you aged 16 to 25 and have a strong connection to Whangateau Harbour, or want to learn more about your local environment and how to care for it? Join Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and the Whangateau Catchment Collective this summer for an epic exploration of Whangateau Harbour!Come and explore Whangateau Harbour and its unique sandstone and rocky reef ecosystems. Learn about the challenges facing the harbour, the incredible species that live here, and how you can help care for them through hands-on citizen science.This programme supports rangatahi to build skills, confidence, and connection to place by taking part in real marine monitoring alongside experienced instructors. You'll take part in a range of activities including:Fish abundance surveys on the sandstone reefSeahorse monitoring, helping track these taonga species and their habitatsSnorkel guide training and safe monitoring techniquesGuided snorkelling in the harbourLearn how your data contributes to long-term restoration and protectionThis programme is recommended for ages 16-25, with prior snorkelling/freediving experience and strong swimming ability required. Rangatahi aged 14-16 may be condsidered on a case by case basis. No previous monitoring or scientific experience required, and all equipment, instructors, and required gear will be provided.This event is generously funded by Foundation North through the Marine Mahi for Rangatahi Programme.⌚️ When:Saturday 21st March9:00 am - 6:00 pm🏠 Where:Whangateau Harbour, Whangateau, 0985🎟 Registrations (essential for all participants):Minimum age for the activity is 16 years old. Prior snorkelling experience and moderate swimming ability is required.Bring your own gear or get free hire of our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place.About Whangateau Catchment Collective:Whangateau Catchment Collective is a collective of locals, community groups, landowners, tangata whenua and experts working together to protect and restore Whangateau Harbour — from the hills to the sea.If you require additional support to take part in this event then please get in touch so we can discuss how to make this event accessible and enjoyable for you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/warkworth/whangateau-harbour-marine-exploration/100001982658940262
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## 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%2Fwhangateau-harbour-marine-exploration-registration-1982658940262

## Event venue details

- **city**: Warkworth
- **state**: NO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Whangateau Harbour
- **lat**: -36.31296890000001
- **long**: 174.7677327
- **full address**: Whangateau Harbour, 511 Leigh Rd, Warkworth, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Experiencing Marine Reserves (https://allevents.in/org/experiencing-marine-reserves/22518475)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Whangateau Harbour, 511 Leigh Rd, Warkworth, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Experiencing Marine Reserves
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Sports, Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Whangateau Harbour Marine Exploration ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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