Aorere Splash

14/03/2026

Some actions shots from this incredible event last Saturday ☀️ What a beautiful day we had and what epic paddlers! Tau kē koutou ❤

📷 - Lana Behringer & Travis Dacombe

12/03/2026

A huge thanks to for supporting our Waka ama club's ! Whanaungatanga is about building and nurturing connection within the community. It goes a long way to maintain healthy ongoing relationships

09/03/2026

Some magic moments captured by Oliver Weber ngā mihi e hoa 🙏🏽

There will be more onwater shots coming soon.

04/03/2026

Kia Ora e te whānau

Please follow the link to our racepck with all information about event.

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Aorere Splash 2026 (Sanctioned) - Waka Ama NZ

The event has now been simplified and will just the 52km race with three divisions (Men's, Women's. and Mixed). This iconic changeover event will take you and your team on an adventure to remember along an ancient waka highway past remote beaches and unique golden granite coastlines through marin...

03/03/2026

👇🏽Link for Safety Boat Waiver👇🏽

Aorere Splash - Event Info https://share.google/mGje3OxmmpN7bvDQg

03/03/2026

THE COURSE

At the start from Kaiteriteri Beach, all teams will turn left around the green reef marker.
Paddle toward Ngaio Island, staying on the land side (between the island and the mainland).
Continue north toward the Astrolabe area, staying on the mainland side of:
Motu Aorere iti (Fisherman’s Island)
Motu Aorere nui (Adele Island)

FIRST CHANGEOVER

Your first changeover is allowed once you pass the designated buoy near Fisherman’s Island.
Heading North
Continue paddling north into the Abel Tasman National Park.
Follow a clockwise course at all times.
Stay on the coastal (mainland) side of the Pinnacle and Tonga Island.

TURNING POINT

At Awaroa Head, turn right (non-ama side) at the yellow turning buoy near Awaroa Beach.
Return to Kaiteriteri
Paddle back south toward Kaiteretere.
On the return, keep all islands on your right-hand side.
Your final changeover must be completed before the yellow inflatable buoy on the eastern side of Fisherman’s Island.

FINISH PROCEDURE

Paddle to the Start / Finish area at Kaiteretere Beach.
There will be an official on the beach at the finish line.
You must clearly state your crew name to the official.
The official will record your finish time.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

The course may change if weather or sea conditions require it.
The final confirmed course will be given at the Friday race briefing and again on Saturday.
If you do not reach Tonga Island before the cut-off time, the race director may instruct you to turn around early.

NO CHANGE ZONES

Please note that the highlighted white areas are strictly NO CHANGE ZONES due to mooring and high volume boat traffic areas.

02/03/2026

Big shoutout to our sponsors PAi - Industries who offer a wide range of goodies to be snapped up at prizegiving!

Also up for grabs from our local adrenaline junkies at Skydive Abel Tasman who love waka ama! One lucky paddler will be jumping 10,000ft to see a birds eye view of the stunning Abel Tasman coastline!

Or for a more cruisey option a trip for two up the Abel Tasman coastline to the stunning Awaroa Lodge for a yummy lunch.

You gotta be in it to win it e te whānau!

Cool spot prizes like these are the cherry on top 👌🏽

Ngā mihi ki a koutou 🙏🏽