Te Tinana Kayak Day - Sunday, 23 July 2023
Explore the waters of Waitaramoa/Hobson Bay by kayak, launching from Te Tinana beach!
Explore the waters of Waitaramoa/Hobson Bay by kayak, launching from Te Tinana beach! Learn about what makes this bay special and how we can look after this precious marine ecosystem.
This event is run in collaboration with Hapua Thrive and is generously funded by the Ōrākei Local Board.
This event provides a taster into kayaking, freshwater monitoring and a short guided walk - expect to spend ~50mins on the water kayaking. Fun for the whole whānau – minimum age of 8. Kayaking equipment is provided for free.
Sea and water quality conditions permitting.
Te Kura Moana - Experiencing Marine Reserves 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. Some people donate $5-10pp.
Children younger than 8 will not be able to participate. Children aged 8-12 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 16 need an adult companion. Max weight of 120kg for kayaking.
Registrations are essential (spaces limited).
This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whitebait Connection, Hapua Thrive and is funded by the Ōrākei Local Board
When: 23rd July, 2023 (BU date 20th August)
- 9.30am - 11.00am Guided Kayaking (24 spots)
- 11.00am - 12.30pm Guided Kayaking (24 spots)
- 9.30am - 11.00am Guided walk and Freshwater workshop (30 spots)
- 11.00am - 12.30pm Guided walk and Freshwater workshop (30 spots)
Please arrive at least 15mins prior to your time slot and check in at the tent.
Early access codes for people in the Ōrākei local board area will be circulated to local pages or email sophie@mountainstosea.org.nz with your suburb to access. Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Monday 17th July
Where: Te Tinana (Wilson's) Beach, Remuera
https://goo.gl/maps/BaRcU9nNqCZf2qvB9
Parking: Saint Kentigern Shore Road Campus Gate 5 Carpark
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.
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