Name: Takapuna-Milford Intertidal Exploration
Start: 2025-09-21T00:30:00+12:00
Location: Beachfront Carpark, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand

Come along for a free guided walk and bioblitz with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust. You will learn about the amazing world that exists between the tides and some of the native species and pests that call the rocky reef tidal zone home!
This event provides insight into rocky shore ecology, how to record living organisms on inaturalist and how to keep an eye out for exotic caulerpa and other invasive species so you can take care of your local coastline!
This event is funded thanks to the Bobby Stafford Bush Foundation & donations.
Sunday 21th September (Back up date: 4th October)
⌚️10:30 - 13:30
10:15-10:30 Arrive and sign in with a MTS crew member
10:30 - 11:00 Briefing (all participants must be present)
11:00 - 12:30 Bioblitz walk
12:30 - 12:45 Fill out an evaluation
12:45 - 13:30 Walk back to Takapuna with MTS crew , or sign out at Milford beach.
Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early to the event start time. When you arrive, please check in at the flag. If you are running late, please call/txt 021 08357513.
🏠 Where - Takapuna Reef, 24 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland
https://goo.gl/maps/DST6B2UjU1bpHLcUA
There is free parking on sundays in the area, paid parking Monday - Saturday
🌞 Weather call -
Conditions permitting - we will run with light rain. Postponement due to weather will be communicated via email or Eventbrite.
🎟 Registrations -
- Please register using the get ticket link, spaces are limited
- Suitable for ages 7+.
- Children under 16 need adult supervision at all times.
- Parent/guardian to child ratio for this event is 1:2 or maximum 1:4. Please do not register a child without a parent/guardian.
- Please note there will be uneven ground, walking over rocks and balancing. See images for reference. Expect to walk a total of 3km over 2 hours with multiple breaks.
What to bring -
- Suitable footwear for walking over sharp rocks - (required)
- Camera or camera phone (required to take part in the bioblitz)
- Sunhat/sunglasses (recommended)
- Warm clothes (recommended)
- Rain jacket (recommended)
- Drink bottle (recommended)
- Snacks (optional)
💰 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 -
Please cancel your spot via Eventbrite ASAP if you can no longer make it. If you are feeling unwell (sore throat, running nose, loss of taste/smell) please let us know prior as soon as possible. You will not be able to attend the event. If you suffer from allergies – please let us know when you arrive.