Waka Ama Adventure (Outrigger Canoe)

Come and journey with us on a Waka Ama Adventure to explore and connect with our moana (sea) and whenua (land).Surrounded by water in all its corners, Tauranga boasts a popular harbour entrance and beautiful beaches, and our proudly local and Māori crew guide you on a unique experience to meet these areas.

SUP AdventureIf you are new toWaka Ama, start with an on-shore lesson learni...Show More

Come and journey with us on a Waka Ama Adventure to explore and connect with our moana (sea) and whenua (land).Surrounded by water in all its corners, Tauranga boasts a popular harbour entrance and beautiful beaches, and our proudly local and Māori crew guide you on a unique experience to meet these areas.

SUP AdventureIf you are new toWaka Ama, start with an on-shore lesson learning basic paddling technique.Enter the water and be assisted to develop your technique and comfortability.We paddle to our ancestral mountain, Mauao, at a cruisy adventurous pace.Hear the stories of both ancient and recent times.Enjoy a snack and short walk on the mountain in the harbour entrance at Te Kawa beach.Includes:Lesson and all equipment needed.Snacks and beverages.

You can choose to be collected from the gates of the Port of Tauranga, or meet us onsite.

Important Information Before BookingA moderate level of fitness is

required to participate.Come prepared to get wet. We cannot guarantee you staying dry.There will be a safe space to leave

belongings at your own risk while you paddle.

Nervous about lasting the distance? Consider an Intro toWaka Amainstead. You get all the main benefits of theWaka AmaAdventure in 60 minutes, minus the full journey to the mountain.