FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp

Fri Jan 09 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+13:00

Boat ramp | Auckland

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FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp
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Come and join the Mātātoa/Time2Train team for some FREE family entertainment full of fun and learning.
About this Event

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 (M`āori language), and tikanga (Māori customary practices) in preparation for the unique experience of paddling a waka.

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.

- Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Boat ramp, 8 Waikowhai Road, Auckland, New Zealand

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