There will be lots of Seaweek 2020 events happening in Auckland and full details will be posted here as we receive them. Contact the Auckland Regional Coordinator if you’d like to organise an event: email seaweek@merc.org.nz
Auckland Seaweek 2020 Events:
Motutapu Snorkel Day – Saturday 11th January 7:30 AM
Torbay Snorkel Day – Saturday 1 February 10 AM – 3 PM
Takapuna Snorkel Day – Sunday 2 February 11 AM – 4 PM
Outdoor Screening of Maiden – Friday 6 March 2020 5:00- 10:30 PM
Where: Motutapu Island, Chartered ferry leaving downtown Auckland from the ferry building at Auckland Viaduct. Ferry is arriving at Home Bay, snorkelling at Administration Bay
Note about parking: Limited in Auckland CBD – we recommend catching public transport.
When: Saturday 11th of January Ferry leaves from Auckland CBD ferry building at 8:00am
You need to arrive at the ferry building by 7:30am at the latest.
Details: Come join Experiencing Marine Reserves for the annual Motutapu Snorkel Day. Snorkel and explore the Island with a subsidised ferry ticket! Ever wondered what lives under the water at Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf? Join Experiencing Marine Reserves for a snorkel with our experienced guides and get FREE mask, snorkel, fins & wetsuit hire. Ferry tickets are $25 each + a booking fee. Safe fun for the whole whanau! See baby parore, spotties, eagle rays, triplefins and snapper. The plan includes snorkelling at Administration Bay, walks around the new plantings, exploring the WWII gun emplacements and a picnic lunch on the beach!
What to bring: Togs, towel, sunhat, warm clothes, raincoat, water bottles, walking shoes, a picnic lunch and a torch if you want to explore the tunnels.
Please note that there will be a ~45min walk to get from the ferry at Home Bay to the snorkel site. Reasonable level of fitness required. Suitable for children aged 5 and above. This event was sponsored by The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation. It is run in conjunction with the Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp with support from Fullers Ferries. Please note that the ferry ticket is non-refundable – and the trip will run rain or shine! Our snorkel location will be Administration Bay or Home Bay – Dependent on the weather. If you are late and miss the ferry unfortunately there are no refunds. Information sheet for this event. Motutapu Brochure for additional information. Check out our frequently asked questions.
Where: Bottom of Rock Isle Rd, Torbay, Auckland. Parking is along the surrounding streets.
When: Saturday 1st of February 2020, 10 AM – 3 PM
Details: Explore the waters of Waiake Bay by snorkel. Find spotties, parore, goatfish and the occasional snapper. Fun for the whole whānau. Bring your own gear or get free hire of our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits. Recommended for everyone 5 years and up. All children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult beach observer. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day. • This event is funded by the Hibiscus And Bays Local Board and The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation together in partnership Experiencing Marine Reserves – EMR and the Long Bay Okura Great Park Society.
Experiencing Marine Reserves runs a series of free and subsidised events over the summer months that rely on public support to make them happen. The Long Bay Okura Great Park Society is active in protecting the marine environment from the pressure of an expanding city. We appreciate donations to participate, either cash on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event. Most people donate $5-10pp. Check out some frequently asked questions. You can see the event in Eventbrite.
Where: North of the Takapuna Boat Ramp, 24 The Promenade, Takapuna
When: Sunday 2 February – 11am to 4pm
Details: Explore the waters of Takapuna by snorkel. Find spotties, parore, goatfish and nudibranches. Fun for the whole whānau! Bring your own gear or get free hire of our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits. Recommended for everyone 5 years and up. All children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult beach observer. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.
Experiencing Marine Reserves runs a series of free and subsidised events over the summer months that rely on public support to make them happen. We appreciate donations to participate, either cash or EFTPOS on the day, online or by giving a koha of your time volunteering at a future event. Most people donate $5-10pp.
This event is funded by The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation. You can find this event listed on Eventbrite. Check out some frequently asked questions.
What: Outdoor Screening of Maiden
Where: Silo Park Cinema is the best spot to unwind on a Friday evening! Soak up the last rays of sun for the day surrounded by fresh local food trucks, a wide selection of cold beverages and a movie on the grass.
When: 6 March 2020 5:00- 10:30 PM (Film starts at 8)
Details: Bring along your blankets or bean bags so you can get cosy! Event starts at 5PM with yummy food and drinks available for purchase. Movie screenings in March start at 8 PM.
Film Details: In the late 1980s, amateur British sailor Tracy Edwards decided she’d had enough of being dismissed and belittled as the only woman on the seafaring crews she’d participated in. Setting her sights on the upcoming Whitbread Round the World Race — a staggering 40,000-nautical-mile circumnavigation of the earth that few boats dared tackle — Tracy assembled the world’s first international all-female sailing crew and entered the competition. As they weathered not only life-threatening high seas but also a storm of sexism in the media, this inspiring group of women had to rely on their own pure resilience—and each other—to prove the naysayers and skeptics wrong. What they hadn’t quite expected, however, was how their expedition would come to signify so much more than just a race to the finish line.
PLEASE NOTE: All Silo Park activities are dependent on good weather, so check the website or Facebook page for any updates.
