Calendar
Welcome to the New Zealand Kayak School calendar. This is an outline of our standard dates. Please note that we need a minimum of two people to confirm a course will run. We often have people penciled in for courses so please enquire with us if there are dates that interest you.
Beyond our beginner programmes we endeavor to match individuals of similar abilities on intermediate and advanced courses. This helps us to customise each programme to meet the needs of you, the participant. Think of it as match-making for your kayaking.
We also have great flexibility with custom dates. If you have a plus one of a similar ability, then get in contact with us as we can often arrange dates that suit you outside of our standard dates.
For River Rescue 1, River Rescue 2 or Instructor Training we need a minimum of three people to ensure the course will run. These courses are often programmed alongside the below dates, so again please enquire as we may have something already in the works.
All Course Dates 2026/2027
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Step into your Coast to Coast adventure with confidence. Our four-day courses are beginner-friendly, tailored to your needs, and focused on rolling, safety, skills, and independence. Gain your Grade 2 Certificate with expert instruction, video feedback, and varied river training — based from our onsite lodge. This course covers the training and assessment required for… 
This four-day advanced course takes a close look at your kayaking repertoire. By working through your skills and technique, we figure out where you are at and what you need – focusing on good technique, quality strokes, refinement and consistency. We have a range of kayaks to mix disciplines (creeking, slalom, play and downriver) and…
Our four-day intermediate courses cater to a range of abilities from low-intermediate through to intermediate+. If you are looking beyond the basics then you are in the right place. This course is about developing you as an independent and confident kayaker. Your instructor will work through your kayaking toolbox – revisiting the basics to make… 
For over 30 years, we’ve welcomed beginners to the river. Our friendly, supportive kayak courses build skills and confidence on whitewater, with expert instructors, structured lessons, rolling practice, and multiple nearby rivers. Stay in our cosy lodge, enjoy personalised guidance, and leave safe, confident, and ready for your next paddling adventure. Please read our cancellation… |
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Step into your Coast to Coast adventure with confidence. Our four-day courses are beginner-friendly, tailored to your needs, and focused on rolling, safety, skills, and independence. Gain your Grade 2 Certificate with expert instruction, video feedback, and varied river training — based from our onsite lodge. This course covers the training and assessment required for…
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This four-day advanced course takes a close look at your kayaking repertoire. By working through your skills and technique, we figure out where you are at and what you need – focusing on good technique, quality strokes, refinement and consistency. We have a range of kayaks to mix disciplines (creeking, slalom, play and downriver) and…
Our four-day intermediate courses cater to a range of abilities from low-intermediate through to intermediate+. If you are looking beyond the basics then you are in the right place. This course is about developing you as an independent and confident kayaker. Your instructor will work through your kayaking toolbox – revisiting the basics to make…
For over 30 years, we’ve welcomed beginners to the river. Our friendly, supportive kayak courses build skills and confidence on whitewater, with expert instructors, structured lessons, rolling practice, and multiple nearby rivers. Stay in our cosy lodge, enjoy personalised guidance, and leave safe, confident, and ready for your next paddling adventure. Please read our cancellation…
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Following a phenomenally successful two course in Murchison last year, we're teaming up for an introductory and an intermediate course with the NZ Kayak School again. These have got to be up there as some of the best packrafting courses aanywhere in the world. On our introductory packraft courses you'll learn how to read the… |
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Step into your Coast to Coast adventure with confidence. Our four-day courses are beginner-friendly, tailored to your needs, and focused on rolling, safety, skills, and independence. Gain your Grade 2 Certificate with expert instruction, video feedback, and varied river training — based from our onsite lodge. This course covers the training and assessment required for…
This four-day advanced course takes a close look at your kayaking repertoire. By working through your skills and technique, we figure out where you are at and what you need – focusing on good technique, quality strokes, refinement and consistency. We have a range of kayaks to mix disciplines (creeking, slalom, play and downriver) and…
Our four-day intermediate courses cater to a range of abilities from low-intermediate through to intermediate+. If you are looking beyond the basics then you are in the right place. This course is about developing you as an independent and confident kayaker. Your instructor will work through your kayaking toolbox – revisiting the basics to make…
For over 30 years, we’ve welcomed beginners to the river. Our friendly, supportive kayak courses build skills and confidence on whitewater, with expert instructors, structured lessons, rolling practice, and multiple nearby rivers. Stay in our cosy lodge, enjoy personalised guidance, and leave safe, confident, and ready for your next paddling adventure. Please read our cancellation… |
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Step into your Coast to Coast adventure with confidence. Our four-day courses are beginner-friendly, tailored to your needs, and focused on rolling, safety, skills, and independence. Gain your Grade 2 Certificate with expert instruction, video feedback, and varied river training — based from our onsite lodge. This course covers the training and assessment required for…
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$1,395.00
This four-day advanced course takes a close look at your kayaking repertoire. By working through your skills and technique, we figure out where you are at and what you need – focusing on good technique, quality strokes, refinement and consistency. We have a range of kayaks to mix disciplines (creeking, slalom, play and downriver) and…
Our four-day intermediate courses cater to a range of abilities from low-intermediate through to intermediate+. If you are looking beyond the basics then you are in the right place. This course is about developing you as an independent and confident kayaker. Your instructor will work through your kayaking toolbox – revisiting the basics to make…
For over 30 years, we’ve welcomed beginners to the river. Our friendly, supportive kayak courses build skills and confidence on whitewater, with expert instructors, structured lessons, rolling practice, and multiple nearby rivers. Stay in our cosy lodge, enjoy personalised guidance, and leave safe, confident, and ready for your next paddling adventure. Please read our cancellation…
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$1,395.00
Following a phenomenally successful two course in Murchison last year, we're teaming up for an introductory and an intermediate course with the NZ Kayak School again. These have got to be up there as some of the best packrafting courses aanywhere in the world. On our introductory packraft courses you'll learn how to read the… |
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Step into your Coast to Coast adventure with confidence. Our four-day courses are beginner-friendly, tailored to your needs, and focused on rolling, safety, skills, and independence. Gain your Grade 2 Certificate with expert instruction, video feedback, and varied river training — based from our onsite lodge. This course covers the training and assessment required for…
This four-day advanced course takes a close look at your kayaking repertoire. By working through your skills and technique, we figure out where you are at and what you need – focusing on good technique, quality strokes, refinement and consistency. We have a range of kayaks to mix disciplines (creeking, slalom, play and downriver) and…
Our four-day intermediate courses cater to a range of abilities from low-intermediate through to intermediate+. If you are looking beyond the basics then you are in the right place. This course is about developing you as an independent and confident kayaker. Your instructor will work through your kayaking toolbox – revisiting the basics to make…
For over 30 years, we’ve welcomed beginners to the river. Our friendly, supportive kayak courses build skills and confidence on whitewater, with expert instructors, structured lessons, rolling practice, and multiple nearby rivers. Stay in our cosy lodge, enjoy personalised guidance, and leave safe, confident, and ready for your next paddling adventure. Please read our cancellation… 
RIVER RESCUE 1: This two-day rescue course focuses on upskilling and consolidating your white water rescue skills. Whether you are a recreational kayaker, an outdoor instructor, kayak club member or just feeling rusty with your rescues, you are certain to finish this course with a refreshed toolbox. River Rescue 1 covers gear and equipment selection,… |
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Step into your Coast to Coast adventure with confidence. Our four-day courses are beginner-friendly, tailored to your needs, and focused on rolling, safety, skills, and independence. Gain your Grade 2 Certificate with expert instruction, video feedback, and varied river training — based from our onsite lodge. This course covers the training and assessment required for…
This four-day advanced course takes a close look at your kayaking repertoire. By working through your skills and technique, we figure out where you are at and what you need – focusing on good technique, quality strokes, refinement and consistency. We have a range of kayaks to mix disciplines (creeking, slalom, play and downriver) and…
Our four-day intermediate courses cater to a range of abilities from low-intermediate through to intermediate+. If you are looking beyond the basics then you are in the right place. This course is about developing you as an independent and confident kayaker. Your instructor will work through your kayaking toolbox – revisiting the basics to make…
For over 30 years, we’ve welcomed beginners to the river. Our friendly, supportive kayak courses build skills and confidence on whitewater, with expert instructors, structured lessons, rolling practice, and multiple nearby rivers. Stay in our cosy lodge, enjoy personalised guidance, and leave safe, confident, and ready for your next paddling adventure. Please read our cancellation… |
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Step into your Coast to Coast adventure with confidence. Our four-day courses are beginner-friendly, tailored to your needs, and focused on rolling, safety, skills, and independence. Gain your Grade 2 Certificate with expert instruction, video feedback, and varied river training — based from our onsite lodge. This course covers the training and assessment required for…
This four-day advanced course takes a close look at your kayaking repertoire. By working through your skills and technique, we figure out where you are at and what you need – focusing on good technique, quality strokes, refinement and consistency. We have a range of kayaks to mix disciplines (creeking, slalom, play and downriver) and…
For over 30 years, we’ve welcomed beginners to the river. Our friendly, supportive kayak courses build skills and confidence on whitewater, with expert instructors, structured lessons, rolling practice, and multiple nearby rivers. Stay in our cosy lodge, enjoy personalised guidance, and leave safe, confident, and ready for your next paddling adventure. Please read our cancellation…
Our four-day intermediate courses cater to a range of abilities from low-intermediate through to intermediate+. If you are looking beyond the basics then you are in the right place. This course is about developing you as an independent and confident kayaker. Your instructor will work through your kayaking toolbox – revisiting the basics to make…
RIVER RESCUE 1: This two-day rescue course focuses on upskilling and consolidating your white water rescue skills. Whether you are a recreational kayaker, an outdoor instructor, kayak club member or just feeling rusty with your rescues, you are certain to finish this course with a refreshed toolbox. River Rescue 1 covers gear and equipment selection,… |