FREE Mogareeka Kayak & Citizen Science Clean-Up

A Navigate Expeditions
Special Event

When

February 7, 2027 9:00 am

Duration

Approx. 3 Hours

What's Included

Kayak & Safety Gear: Single & double kayaks, paddles, and fitted PFDs (lifejackets).
Clean-Up Equipment: Reusable collection bags, gloves, grabbers, tarps, and scales.
Wholesome Morning Tea: A zero-waste spread with local treats, tea, and coffee.
Citizen Science Session: Hands-on debris sorting and AMDI App logging.
Waterproof Dry Bags: Provided to keep your personal essentials dry.
Expert Eco-Guides: Professional on-water safety, support, and guidance.

Location

Mogareeka — South East side of the Tathra-Bermagui Bridge (Bega River Mouth).

Meeting Info

9:00am

Group Size

What To Bring

Closed-toe shoes (reef shoes or old trainers) are needed.
Hat & Sunglasses
Water bottle
Extra warm layer
Any personal medication needed
Gardening or Work Gloves: Highly recommended! (We will have extra pairs on site in limited capacity).

Activity Rating

Active - Ideal for those with moderate fitness and good balance, this kayaking experience may involve sustained effort and paddling over long distances, occasionally against wind or current.

Pricing + Tickets

Free Event — Operational costs are fully covered by the Bega Valley Shire Council Community Waste Minimisation Grant. We sincerely thank Council for their generous support in making this community initiative possible.

Registration is Essential: To ensure we can manage group sizes and logistics, all participants must register.

Itinerary

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Welcome & Safety Briefing – Meet at Mogareeka Boat Ramp. Gear fitting (PFDs), Acknowledgement of Country, and safety briefing before hitting the water.

9:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Estuary Kayak Clean-Up – Paddle out in singles and double kayaks to collect marine debris from remote shorelines, mangroves, and sandspits along the Bega River estuary.

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Reserve & Shoreline Walk Clean-Up – Return kayaks to shore and sweep Mogareeka Reserve, lions park, and roadsides to collect land-based litter.

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Debris Sorting & Citizen Science – Gather at our central station to sort our haul, weigh materials, and log data into the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) app.

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Tea & Wrap-Up – Enjoy a delicious, zero-waste local morning tea, take a group photo with our collection, and celebrate our impact!

Join Navigate Expeditions for a free, BVSC community event at Mogareeka! Help us protect the Bega River estuary by clearing marine debris from remote shorelines by kayak and sweeping the surrounding parklands on foot.

After collecting litter, we’ll come together to sort the waste, log our findings into the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) app for citizen science, and discover simple ways to minimise waste at home.

Wrap up the morning with a delicious, zero-waste local morning tea on the riverbank.