Tahuna Torea nature reserve is a a gorgeous tide assisted paddle up the Tamaki estuary in Auckland:
Tahuna Torea nature reserve has some gorgeous birdlife:
We stopped for a walk along the reserve:
And couple of selfies
I did this with one of the locals that lives off this river, Russell Millar with Yakity Yak Club.
Great easy paddle – especially if you like to take your time looking at the birdlife in the picturesque river lagoon – that nearly became a landfill for toxic waste a few decade ago,
If you like this paddle, also check out the upstream part of the Tamaki River:























