About this Event
Come Explore Pupukemoana with this fun free family friendly event! With funding from the Takapuna Devenport Local Board, Auckland Council Parks team and Water Safety NZ we will be running a fun filled day of lake exploration! Join us for a day of guided kayaking with Auckland Sea Kayaks, snorkelling with Experiencing Marine Reserves, raranga (weaving) workshops by local kairaranga, freshwater workshops by Whitebait Connection, Pump House Tours by Pupuke Birdsong Project, Park tours by Auckland Council Rangers, Grow Your Backyard workshop and many more fun games and activities. Fun for the whole whānau. Koha - donations appreciated.
This event is funded by The Takapuna Devonport Local Board, Auckland Council Parks and Water Safety New Zealand and is in partnership with Experiencing Marine Reserves, Pupuke Birdsong Project, Takapuna North Community Trust, Whitebait Conneciton, Auckland Sea Kayaks, Forest and Bird.
Pre-Registrations are essential for both kayaking and snorkelling. Minimum age for kayaking is 8 and for snorkelling it is 5. No minimum age for the land based activities. Please note that the kayaking and snorkelling do not depart together - they are separate activities.
Registrations for kayaking will open to locals first on the 25th March, then they will open to the general public on the 5th April. Snorkelling and raranga(weaving) workshop registrations will be open to all from 25th March.
Please email [email protected] if you are a Takapuna/Devonport local to gain early access to the kayaking registration.
When: Sunday 14th April, 9.30am - 3.00pm
Opening Ceremony - 9.30am - 10.00am
Info stalls, games, food trucks and Pumphouse tours - 10am - 3.00pm
Kayaking time slots (pre registration essential)
There will be 16x hire spots for each time slot. Please arrive 15mins prior to your start time.
Slot 1: 10.00am-11.30am
Slot 2: 11.30am – 1.00pm
Slot 3: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
All kayaking equipment provided for free, including double sea kayaks, paddles and PFDs. All children under 14 years old must have an adult register with them and participate in the kayaking. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.
Snorkelling time slots (pre registration essential) Please arrive 15mins prior to your start time.
Slot 1: 10.00am-11.30am
Slot 2: 11.30am – 1.00pm
Slot 3: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
All snorkelling gear provided for free, including wetsuit, mask, snorkel and fins. All children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult beach observer. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.
Raranga (weaving) workshop (pre registration optional, you can also register on the day)
Slot 1: 10.30am - 11.30am
Slot 2: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Slot 3: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
All equipment provided for free
Link to register for Killarney Park tour or Grow Your Own Backyard Workshop
https://events.humanitix.com/discover-pupukemoana-2024
Please note: You are welcome to register for multiple activities but please make sure to book in different time slots for each activity.
Where: Killarney Park, 38b Killarney Street, Takapuna, Auckland
https://goo.gl/maps/wQyDnVuJujRw4CyC6
Experiencing Marine Reserves 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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lake Pupuke, 38b, Auckland, New Zealand
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