Wāhine on Water - Stanmore Bay, Cooper reserve - Kayaking

Name: Wāhine on Water - Stanmore Bay, Cooper reserve - Kayaking
Start: 2027-01-10T13:00:00+1300
End: 2027-01-10T14:30:00+1300
Location: Cooper Reserve Beach

Sun, 10 Jan 2027, 11am - 12:30pm NZDT

Cooper Reserve Beach

Whangaparāoa, New Zealand

Sir Peter Blake MERC

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Description

Wāhine on Water – Free Ocean Adventure Programme for Girls Aged 10-25 in Hibiscus and Bays.

This particular event will take place in Stanmore Bay at the cooper reserve and will be for sit-on-top kayaks

There are two session times for the event.

MERC is proud to partner with the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board to deliver the exciting Wāhine on Water programme — an empowering ocean experience designed for girls aged 10-25 living in the Hibiscus and Bays area (Waiwera to Campbells Bay).

This free programme invites young women to connect with the ocean through fun, confidence-building sessions that foster community, adventure, and a deeper connection to our beautiful local beaches.

We are offering 10 action-packed events from November 2026 to April 2027, that will get participants to explore ocean and land-based activities — kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, giant SUP, and sailing — held across the Hibiscus and Bays local board area!

No prior experience is needed — all equipment and safety gear are provided. Just bring your togs, a towel, and an adventurous spirit!

Each session will be led by MERC’s experienced Wāhine outdoor leaders, creating a safe, supportive, and empowering space for women, run by women.

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Sir Peter Blake MERC

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Since 1990, MERC has been a trusted not-for-profit charity (CC29903) dedicated to transforming lives through marine-based environmental education and outdoor adventures. Nestled beside the ocean at the southern end of Long Bay Beach in Auckland — right at the interface of the Long Bay–Okura Marine Reserve and the Long Bay Regional Park — we invite learners of every age, stage and ability to connect with Aotearoa’s marine environment in meaningful ways.

At MERC we believe that discovery, leadership and sustainability go hand-in-hand. Whether it’s a school group exploring rocky shores, a corporate team bonding through paddle craft, a family making memories by the sea, or the community stepping outside its usual environment, our programmes are designed to challenge, inspire and instil a deeper appreciation for the ocean and its ecosystems.