FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp - 9 Jan 2026
Schedule
Fri Jan 09 2026 at 03:00 am to 06:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp, 8 Waikowhai Road, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042 | Auckland, AU
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Come and join the Mātātoa/Time2Train team for some FREE family entertainment full of fun and learning. Big thanks to Puketāpapa Local Board!
E ngā mata hari
E ngā mata koa
E ngā mata toa o te motu
Nau mai, pari mai, rere mai ra ki te kaupapa o Mātāwaka nei
He kaupapa whakapiki
He kaupapa whakaora
He kaupapa mo ngā ngai tangata katoa tihei mauri ora
The team from Mātātoa - Time 2 Train will lead you through on shore drills where you will learn some basic reo (Māori language), and tikanga (Māori customary practices) in preparation for the unique experience of paddling a waka.
**Bookings are essential as numbers are limited- tickets open 26th December**
Session Times:
1. 1:00pm-2:00pm
2. 2:00pm-3:00pm
3. 3:00pm-4:00pm
All ages are welcome, and even the little ones can sit between older participants, and are not required to paddle, however, all those aged 7+ are expected to paddle.
Cost: Free
Lifejackets and paddles provided.
All ages are welcome. The little ones can sit between older participants, and are not required to paddle, however, all those aged 7+ are expected to paddle.
Please be aware that this activity is weather dependent so if the wind/swell is not right we will either make a call before the start or on the day itself.
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Where is it happening?
Waikowhai Reserve Boat Ramp, 8 Waikowhai Road, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042, 8 Waikowhai Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041, New Zealand, AucklandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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