SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS

PADDLE OUR HARBOUR BY STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING OR WAKA AMA & EXPLORE MOUNT MAUNGANUI AND SURROUNDING AREA BY FOOT. 

For school and community groups, we can offer outdoor adventures and the opportunity to connect with local māori guides. Our adventures are designed to explore past the shores of Pilot Bay and learn more about the cultural history of Mauao (Mount Maunganui) and the surrounding area! 

At full capacity, we can accomodate groups up to 60 participants per day, with up to 20 participants per activity. Starting from Y5, we can tailor our experiences to suit the groups capabilities and to achieve their desired outcome.
For larger groups, we can create an extended session OR a multi-day program!

Located in close proximity to public restrooms and a free public barbecue! Our township is only a short walk 5 minute, and it's the closest place to grab a coffee or a smoothie.
See below for more details:

MAX OF $50PP FOR 1 HOUR. MAX OF 20 PARTICIPANTS AT ONCE.

Our introduction to paddling lesson is an immersive experience where we explore the shores of Pilot Bay. It includes an on-shore lesson and the remaining time is spent on the open water, building confidence and skill development as we go. Participants get to be apart of unique on-water challenge to earn points and win! Participants are at high risk of falling in and having a great time.

MAX OF $50PP FOR 1 HOUR. MAX OF 20 PARTICIPANTS AT ONCE.

Our introduction to paddling lesson is a great experience for tamariki to comfortably explore the shores of Pilot Bay. It includes an on-shore lesson and the remaining time is spent on the open water, learning to paddle as a team, before putting skills to action on the water. We can stop to share some kōrero of Mauao, before we prepare to do some competitive racing! Participants will get wet up to their knees, and may experience splash back from the person paddling in front.

MAX OF $20PP FOR 1.5 HOUR. MAX OF 20 PARTICIPANTS AT ONCE.

Our cultural walk of Mount Maunganui will take you on a short adventure throughout the local community and near the coastline. We'll show you culturally significant landmarks that hold stories of our ancestors and also learn how it’s utilised by our wider community.

We'll be sure to share our knowledge on the different species of plants/wildlife that flourish in our area and teach others about what we can do to protect it. 

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PACKAGES

For the ultimate experience, you can add on another adventure of ours and let us take care of the group! We've got you covered on the water, and need little support on our hīkoi. Teachers can choose to join (if there's room) OR take a break on the beach. 
We got you covered!