OPERATING HOURS: 10AM - 6PM / WEATHER AND BOOKING DEPENDENT

Product Manual

2024 - 2025 - 2026

WHAT WE DO

Waka Ama (Outrigger Canoe) lessons, adventures and shore excursions.

Stand Up Paddling lessons, hires and adventures.

Land-based guided walks and workshops on Mauao, the mountain.

Scheduled services, from short samplers through to full-day packaged experiences.

Suited to participants with a moderate level of fitness.

Sessions can be tailored for education, cultural and environmental awareness, technique development.

 

WAKA AMA (Outrigger)

A 6-12 person canoe facilitated by experienced steerers.

All sessions include an on-shore lesson and on-water guidance.

Paddles and life jackets included, plus equipment required for experiences.

CULTURAL WALKS

Facilitated by our knowledgeable story tellers.

Stories of our ancestors who sailed in over 700 years ago.

Stunning scenery, lush with native plants and a chance to see local marine life.

STAND UP PADDLING

Facilitated by experienced and qualified instructors.

All sessions (excl. hires) include an on-shore lesson and on-water guidance.

Take a lesson or enjoy a guided adventure in our beautiful waters.


    Product Range

    MID-RANGE OPTIONS

    Experiences infused with culture and connection designed to tantilate all senses. Pre-book only.

    All mid-range options include:

    • Snacks and beverages with local seasonal fruit.
    • Cultural commentary.

       

        MOUNTAIN TO THE SEA - WAKA AND WALK

        Cultural Waka Ama and Walk Around Mauao Experience
        Fully guided 3.5 hour experience with 60-mins waka ama, 60-mins walk, 30-mins beach picnic, and ample time for preparation and transitioning.
        1 scheduled experience per day.
        Age 8 years and up.
        Minimum 3 adults, maximum 30 participants.

         


        Pricing

        CLIENT

        Adult
        Child 8-15 years

        2024-25

        $175.00
        $125.00

        2025-26

        $180.00
        $130.00
        FULL INFO

         


        MAUAO WALK AND WORKSHOP

        Cultural Walk Around Mauao and Workshop Experience.
        Seasonal workshop - rāranga (weaving), rongoā (plant medicine), pest management, native wildlife protection.
        Fully guided 2-hour experience with 60-mins walk, 60-mins workshop.
        1 scheduled experiences per day. Pre-book only.
        Open to all ages.
        No minimum, maximum 40 participants.


        Pricing

        CLIENT

        Adult
        Child 8-15 years
        Child 0-7 years

        2024-25

        $90.00
        $45.00
        Free

        2025-26

        $100.00
        $50.00
        Free
        FULL INFO

         


        STAND UP PADDLING -OR- WAKA AMA ADVENTURE

        Cultural Adventure Experience.
        Includes lesson and all equipment needed.
        1 scheduled experience per day.
        SUP Age 12 years and up; Waka Age 8 years and up.
        Minimum 2 adults, maximum 20 participants.


        Pricing

        CLIENT

        Adult
        Child 12-15 years

        2024-25

        $125.00
        $85.00

        2025-26

        $130.00
        $90.00
        FULL INFO

         


        LOW-COST OPTIONS

        Easy access options with multiple scheduled sessions available during our season of operation.

        All low-cost options include:

        • All equipment required for the activity.
        • Flexibility of time and simple check-in process.
        All low-cost options can:
        • Be packaged together at discounted rates.
        • Be altered to accommodate last-minute change in circumstances.

        STAND UP PADDLING -OR- WAKA AMA LESSON

        Fully guided 60 min lesson and experience.
        SUP Age 8 years and up; Waka Age 3 years and up.
        Minimum 2 adults, maximum 20 participants.
        Pricing

        CLIENT

        Adult
        Child 8-15 years
        Child 3-7 years

        2024-25

        $75.00
        $45.00
        Free

        2025-26

        $80.00
        $50.00
        Free
        FULL INFO

         


        GUIDED WALK OF MAUAO

        Walk around or up Mauao.
        90 min fully guided walk and commentary.
        Open to all ages.
        No minimum, maximum 44 participants.

         

         

        Pricing

        CLIENT

        Adult
        Child 8-15 years
        Child 3-7 years

        2024-25

        $30.00
        $15.00
        Free

        2025-26

        $35.00
        $20.00
        Free
        FULL INFO

         


        STAND UP PADDLING HIRES

        Equipment hires from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
        Includes all equipment needed.
        Open to all ages.
        No minimum, maximum 20 participants.

         

         

        Pricing

        ITEM

        30 minutes
        1 hour
        2 hours

        2024-25

        $20.00
        $30.00
        $45.00

        2025-26

        $20.00
        $30.00
        $50.00
        FULL INFO

         


        Contact Details

        If what we do aligns with what you do, feel free to get in touch.

         

        Phone: (+64) 228 822 979
        Email: kiaora@mauaoadventures.co.nz
        Website: www.mauaoadventures.co.nz

         

        To learn more about the logistics such as our operating season, cancellation, weather management, booking system, location information and more, CLICK HERE to go through to our Logistics page.

        To know even more like our team, our industry qualifications, our general offerings, CLICK HERE to go through to our main website.

         

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