About this Event
Come join Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and explore the Whau in partnership Auckland Sea Kayaks and Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek. This event is generously funded by Foundation North and Auckland Council.
Sunday 24th May 2026
⌚️11:30am - 4:00pm
Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent if you are kayaking. If you are running late please call 0275774102
🚣 On the Water– Explore Mōtū Manawa Marine Reserve and the tidal reaches of Te Auaunga Oaklet Creek by kayak with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, Friends of Oakley Creek, and Auckland Sea Kayaks. Learn about the work of local community groups to preserve this waterway, observe local wildlife, and help keep the awa clean by removing rubbish. (Registration required)
🌞 Weather call -
Sea conditions permitting - we will run with light rain. A final weather call will be made the afternoon prior to the event. Cancellation due to weather will be communicated via email or eventbrite.
🎟 Registrations -
- Children younger than 10 will not be able to participate in the kayaking activity but all ages are welcome to participate in the nature art, weaving and freshwater workshops.
- Children aged 10-13 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 16 need an adult companion.
- Prior kayak experience and swimming ability is required for the kayaking activity.
- Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg per person.
- Early kayak access codes for people living in the local area will be circulated to local pages, or email [email protected] to access (please reference the suburb you live in). Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Wednesday 13th May.
What to bring -
- Gloves (if you have them)
- Clothing suitable for kayaking (please no jeans)
- Footwear you do not mind getting wet and muddy
- Water bottle
- Rain coat
- Hat, sun glasses and sunblock
What will be provided -
- Double sit on top kayaks
- PFD
- Paddle
- Rubbish bags
- Rubbish pickers
- Extra gloves
- H&S equipment
- Kayak instructors
- Light snacks and hot drinks
- Freshwater monitoring equipment
🏠 Where - Eric Armishaw Park, Pt Chev
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CvCfp33ubov88pTHA
💰 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 -
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) then 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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Eric Armishaw Park, 117 Walker Road, Auckland, New Zealand
NZD 0.00
