Waka Experience
DISCOVER
AOTEAROA'S WATERS
WITH US
Your authentic waka ama experience on the Manukau Harbour
FORGET BUSY STREETS AND CITY NOISE – HERE YOU’LL PADDLE THROUGH PEACEFUL WATERS SURROUNDED BY NATURE AND CULTURE.
Outrigger Canoe Ventures offers a truly unique waka ama journey on the Manukau Harbour – blending Māori and Pacific paddling traditions, breathtaking views, and unforgettable team experiences. Perfect for schools, tourism groups, whānau, and corporate teams.
Traditional Waka Ama Experience
Learn the art of outrigger canoe paddling from experienced paddlers who carry generations of Polynesian knowledge. We welcome you with a mihi, then teach technique and safety before we hit the water.
Guided Group Sessions
Our team specialises in school groups, corporate events, and whānau outings. Up to 50 people per session. Everyone wears lifejackets and learns to paddle safely and confidently.
READY TO SWAP ROUTINE FOR SOMETHING REAL? OUR CULTURAL PADDLING EXPERIENCE IS MADE FOR YOU
Step away from your screen and reconnect with the sea. Our waka ama sessions bring people together, refresh the soul, and honour the whakapapa of Aotearoa’s paddling culture.
Easily Accessible
Close to Auckland Airport, our Māngere Bridge launch site offers easy access to waka ama adventures on the Manukau Harbour.
All Gear Provided
We provide double-hull waka, paddles, lifejackets, and full safety instructions.
Flexible Group Bookings
From 1-on-1 to 50 paddlers – we welcome tourists, school groups, businesses, and whānau bookings.
Experienced, Certified Team
Our paddlers are coastal first aid trained and have coached at national and international regattas.
BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE WITH BE ADVENTURE
Margie Chaplin
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Christopher Goon
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Windi Bhama
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Real Stories from the Harbour
Paddler Praise
"This was more than just paddling, it was a cultural awakening. The instructors were kind, professional, and made us feel safe every step of the way."
Markus Stanford
EXPERIENCE WAKA AMA ON THE MANUKAU HARBOUR.
Reconnect. Recharge. Paddle with purpose.
