Come join Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and explore the Waiwera river mouth in partnership Auckland Sea Kayaks. This event is generously funded by Tu Manawa Active Aotearoa.
Saturday 19 July 2025
⌚️12:00 - 14:00 & 13:30 - 15:30
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to check in at the tent if you are kayaking. If you are running late please text 02108357513.
Group A: 12:00- 14:00 (better suited for beginners)
Group B: 13:30 - 15:30 (better suited for those who have paddled at least twice prior)
🚣 On the Water – Explore Waiwera river by kayak with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and Auckland Sea Kayaks. Learn about waterway protection, observe local wildlife, and the ecological value of this area.
🌿 On the Land – After your paddle spend some time with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust to learn more about our local species.
🌞 Weather call -
Sea conditions permitting - we will run with light rain. A final weather call will be made the afternoon prior to the event. A back up location may be used. Cancellation due to weather will be communicated via email or Eventbrite.
🎟 Registrations -
- Children younger than 7 will not be able to participate in the kayaking activity.
- Children aged 7 - 13 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 16 need an adult companion.
- Swimming ability recommended, please indicate your kayaking experince via registration. Group A is better suited for beginners.
- Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg per person.
- Expect to spend 1hr kayaking.
What to bring -
- Clothing suitable for kayaking (no jeans please)
- Footwear you do not mind getting wet and muddy
- Water bottle
- Rain coat
- Hat, sunglasses and sunblock
What will be provided -
- Double sit on top kayaks
- PFD
- Paddle
- H&S equipment
- Kayak instructors
🏠 Where - 24B The Strand, Waiwera 0994
💰 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 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.Saturday
