The Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust is offering an exciting experience for children aged 8 to 16 years to get outdoors and engage with the environment. We are providing 3 full days of activities, including transportation from 8 First Avenue, Whangārei, for up to 20 children each day. The activities will focus on helping tamariki learn about the environment (Taiao) firsthand, understand its significance, and discover ways to protect it—from the mountains to the sea.
Over these 3 days, activities will include a mixture of marine snorkelling experiences, a Kayak skills course, fresh water investigations and a crafting session. Tamariki will learn about coastal biodiversity, the wildlife that inhabits the fresh and marine environments, conservation initiatives, snorkelling skills such as duck diving and Kayaking skills.
A low/medium level of fitness is required for these days, but we try to accommodate all fitness types.
These events have been subsidized thanks to our Wai Connection Project, funded by the Ministry For the Environment.
Event day details:
Tuesday 22nd April - This day will be spent in the Bream Bay district, exploring the freshwaters looking for tūna and fish at the top of the Ruakākā River and snorkelling the Ruakākā Estuary.
Wednesday, 23rd April: This day will be spent in the Tutukaka district, where we will learn vital Kayaking skills and snorkel in the picturesque waters.
Thursday, 24th April: This day will be spent in the Whangārei inner district, where we will engage in nature crafts and snorkel through the Reotahi Marine Reserve.
What's included?
- Instruction from our endorsed coordinators and experienced volunteers
- Wetsuit, fins, mask and snorkel
-Transport on the minibus from 8 First Ave Whangārei
-Sunblock
Whats not included?
- Food and water (please bring lunch, snacks and water)
- Transportation to the pick up/drop off location
Need to pack:
- Togs
- Towel
- Dry clothes
- Suncream
- Hat
- Food and drink (enough to last the day)
- Personal medication
- Appropriate footwear for water activities (crocs, gumboots or old shoes. Not Jandals)
Pick up and drop of times:
8.15am -8.30am: Drop of at 8 first Avenue Whangārei (He Awhi Rito Envirohub)
15:45pm - 16.00pm: All guardians to pick up kids from 8 first Avenue Whangārei (He Awhi Rito Envirohub)
Once registration comes through, you will be emailed an enrollment form, and a full itinerary will be sent for each day that you register.
Discounts are available for multiple-day or multiple-family-member registrations.
Please email tracey.p@mountainstosea.org.nz to find out more.
Please note that all activities depend on weather conditions, and locations or cancellations may change accordingly. Mountains to Sea staff will make the best judgments on the day based on weather conditions to determine which locations and activities will be used. If the weather is unsuitable, the event will be cancelled.
Refunds are not guaranteed unless MTSCT cancels the event. Participants who cancel less than 7 days before the event will not receive a refund unless extenuating circumstances apply.
Experiencing Marine Reserves 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.
If you are unwell or isolating, please do not attend this event.
Check out our FAQs below or here: https://www.mountainstosea.org.nz/faq
