Discover Pupukemoana

Explore Lake Pupuke by kayak or snorkel and learn what makes this lake special!

Come Explore Pupukemoana with this fun free family friendly event! With funding from the Takapuna Devenport Local Board, Auckland Council Parks and Biosecurity team and Foundation North 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 Mountains to Sea Conservation trust, raranga (weaving) workshops by local kairaranga, freshwater workshops by Whitebait Connection, Park tours by Auckland Council Rangers, and many more fun games, activities and giveaways . Fun for the whole whānau. Koha - donations appreciated.

This event is in partnership with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, Pupuke Birdsong Project, Takapuna North Community Trust, Auckland Sea Kayaks and Auckland Council.

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 21st February, then they will open to the general public on the 9th March. Snorkelling and raranga(weaving) workshop registrations will be open to all from 21st February.

Please email sophie@mountainstosea.org.nz if you are a Takapuna/Devonport local to gain early access to the kayaking registration.

When: Saturday 21st March , 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

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

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Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust 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.