Whau Paddle Day

Come join us to celebrate the Whau with a free event. Go for a guided kayak, learn how to stand up paddleboard, learn about local mahi through guided walks and participate in a raranga - weaving workshop. Explore the mangroves and learn about what makes this river so special.

This event provides a taster into kayaking/SUP, raranga and a short guided walk through a 3hr time slot. Expect to spend ~50mins on the water kayaking or SUPing. Fun for the whole whanau – minimum age of 8.

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 in the kayaking or paddleboarding. Children aged 8-12 need to have a confident adult in the back of their kayak. Children under 13 need an adult companion.

Registrations are essential.

This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whitebait Connection, Hoopla, Te Whau Pathway Project, The Whau River Catchment Trust, West End Rowing Club and Para Kore Ki Tāmaki. The Whau Paddle Day is funded by the Local Activation Fund Programme, administered by Auckland Unlimited on behalf of the New Zealand Government. EMR has the support of The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation across our Auckland Events.

Sunday 19th of June, 2022
Group A: 9:00am to 12:15pm
Group B: 9:00am to 12:15am
Group C: 10:30am to 1:45pm

Please arrive at least 15mins prior and check in at the tent. If you are running late please call 021 0645125

Numbers limited to 78 – split into three groups. Early access codes for people in the Whau area will be circulated to local pages or email auckland@emr.org.nz to access. Otherwise all remaining tickets will go live on Wednesday the 15th June.

Please note that the maximum weight for the sea kayaks is 120kg.

Covid Information:

We encourage masks to be worn during briefings and whilst interacting with land based stalls and activities. Hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities will be available. 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.

Check out the information sheet above.