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Tahuna Torea Kayak Day
May 21 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

About this event
Explore the mangroves and sandspit of Tahuna Torea at the entrance to the Tāmaki River by kayak this Saturday 21st of May, 2022, from 10am to 1pm. Learn about raranga – weaving harakeke through Para Kore Ki Tāmaki. Explore the wetland and learn about the migrations of our native freshwater fish with Whitebait Connection.
This event provides a taster into kayaking, raranga and a short guided walk – expect to spend 50mins on the water kayaking. Fun for the whole whanau – minimum age of 8.
We have a special code for our Ngāti Whātua rangatahi and their whānau to register: Use code RANGATAHI when registering for event here – www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/332362092967/?discount=RANGATAHI
The Facebook event is live at: www.facebook.com/events/743318067049746/
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 13 need an adult companion. Max weight of 120kg for kayaking – if you wish to attend the landbased activities please contact auckland@emr.org.nz
This event is in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks and Whitebait Connection and Para Kore Ki Tāmaki and is funded by the Ōrākei Local Board and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation.
Where: Tahuna Torea, carpark at the end of West Tamaki Rd, Wai O Tiaki Bay https://goo.gl/maps/avA5RYNukDpXd4VD6