What's on

From stream to sea, events for everyone

We bring the energy all year round with an incredible line-up of events across Aotearoa New Zealand! From high-energy summer spectacles in warm waters to inspiring winter gatherings that keep the momentum going, there’s always something happening — whether run by us directly or through our amazing provider network.

Events in and on and around water

Paddle Days

Snorkel Days

Spotlighting

Outreach Days

Adventure Snorkel

Bio Blitz

School Holiday Programmes

Night Snorkelling

For more events, including those delivered by provider organisations, please see our events calendar or subscribe to the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust's Eventbrite page.

Weather effects our events! Please check out last minute info page for any location changes or cancellations.

Last minute info

Waikato

Go Eco

GO Eco runs freshwater conservation events in Waikato with Wai Connection funding and Mountains to Sea support.

Coromandel

Friends of Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve Trust

Te Whanganui-O-Hei Marine Reserve, established in 1992, protects 9km² of ocean where fishing is banned, allowing marine life to thrive. The Friends of Te Whanganui-O-Hei Trust, formed in 2010, raises funds for conservation and education, including free delivery of the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme to local schools.

Gisborne / Tairāwhiti

He Awa Ora, He Tai Ora

He Awa Ora, he Tai Ora runs marine and freshwater events in this rohe.

Gisborne / Tairāwhiti

Tairawhiti Environment Centre

The Tairāwhiti Environment Centre (TEC) is a not-for-profit community hub advocating for the environment since 1990. It runs outreach projects, workshops, and supports sustainability across the region. TEC connects people, ideas, and ecosystems, collaborating with GDC, DOC, iwi/hapū, and local groups. It also operates a recycling depot and social enterprises. TEC welcomes new members, sponsors, and project ideas to help build a sustainable future for Tairāwhiti.

Hawke’s Bay

Sustainable Hawke's Bay

Sustainable Hawke’s Bay (formerly the Hawke's Bay Environment Centre) is a registered charity serving the region for over 30 years. Based in Hastings, it empowers communities across Napier, Wairoa, and Central Hawke’s Bay to engage in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Their initiatives include zero waste education, specialist recycling, biodiversity regeneration, and climate resilience programs.

Taranaki

Ngā Motu Marine Reserve Society

Wild for Taranaki and Nga Motu Marine Reserve Society run our freshwater and marine programme in Taranaki.

Taranaki

Wild for Taranaki

Wild for Taranaki and Nga Motu Marine Reserve Society run our freshwater and marine programme in Taranaki.

Wellington

Mountains to Sea Wellington

Mountains to Sea Wellington runs a range of programmes and initiatives in Wellington, including our Experiencing Marine Reserves and Whitebait Connection programmes.

Hawke’s Bay

Tāngata o Te Wai Dive Trust

Tāngata o Te Wai Dive Trust is a charitable organisation based in Hawke’s Bay, dedicated to enhancing water safety and dive education through a kaupapa Māori lens. It offers marae-based wānanga that blend practical diving skills with mātauranga Māori, aiming to strengthen whānau connections to wai and promote safe kai gathering practices. The Trust collaborates with us to support rangatahi and whānau in building confidence and competence in the moana via our Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) programme.

Nelson/Tasman

Tasman Bay Guardians

Tasman Bay Guardians run a variety of events, including our Experiencing Marine Reserves and Whitebait Connection programmes.

Canterbury

EOS Ecology

Eos Ecology, as well as being the Science Partner for the Wai Connection project, runs our freshwater programmes in Canterbury, focusing heavily in catchment group support.