Our kayak courses are designed to build your skills and confidence on whitewater in a safe, supportive, and fun way. Whether you’re brand new to paddling, have a little experience, or have picked up bits and pieces from friends, our Beginner and Beginner+ courses are the perfect place to start. Already a pack rafter or…
Welcome! Whether you're a first-timer taking on the Coast to Coast, on the waitlist, or just considering it for the future — this is the course for you. Designed with one goal in mind: a safe, successful paddling leg on the Waimakariri River. With over 30 years' teaching experience, an international reputation, and thousands of…
Our kayak courses are designed to build your skills and confidence on whitewater in a safe, supportive, and fun way. Whether you’re brand new to paddling, have a little experience, or have picked up bits and pieces from friends, our Beginner and Beginner+ courses are the perfect place to start. Already a pack rafter or…
Welcome! Whether you're a first-timer taking on the Coast to Coast, on the waitlist, or just considering it for the future — this is the course for you. Designed with one goal in mind: a safe, successful paddling leg on the Waimakariri River. With over 30 years' teaching experience, an international reputation, and thousands of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
This two-day course focuses on instructional skills for teaching white water kayaking. If you are preparing for your NZOIA Kayak 1, NZOIA Class III Management or NZOIA Kayak 2, instruct for a school/club/organisation or just spend time teaching in a recreational setting then this course is for you. Modelled on an NZOIA assessment, we cover…
RIVER RESCUE 2: 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 2 looks at advanced rescue skills…
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…
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…