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Friends of Awa Matakanakana (FOAM) is organising a social tiki tour of the Matakana River to celebrate World Rivers Day on Sunday, September 22.
Participants are invited to kayak, stand up paddleboard, waka ama or travel in their motorised dinghy between Sandspit estuary and the Matakana Wharf.
FOAM chairperson John Collins says it will be a relaxed event for people to have fun, discovering the twists and turns along the tidal stretch of the river in the company of others.
“This is a wonderful part of the river that people often talk about paddling, but may not have done,” Collins says.
“Along the tranquil waterway people will get a different perspective of the bird life, mangrove forests, remnants of native bush and farmland.”
The flotilla plans to leave Sandspit at 9.30am to catch the incoming tide. There will be a chance for morning tea at Matakana, returning downstream as the tide turns.
Bring your own boat and join the fun.
World Rivers Day celebrates the world’s waterways, highlighting the many values of rivers, increasing community awareness and encouraging the improved stewardship of rivers around the world.
Registration is essential for this free event so participants can be kept up-to-date with details and possible cancellation due to weather conditions.
Information and registration: www.awamatakanakana.home.blog
