Be the commander of your own vessel.
Experience the thrill and challenge of whitewater kayaking.

Kayak with us...

The Grade 2 rapids local to Mangaweka are a veritable playground for the Whitewater Kayak. No experience is necessary on our Papa Gorge Whitewater Kayak trip and our courses are the ideal introduction to the sport of River Kayaking.
Solo Vessel Adventures

Guided Kayak Tours

It's not always easy to find an adventure activity for you and your whole family to enjoy. Awastone specialise in New Zealand Family Adventures.
Our grade II Kayak Trips are a safe and fun way to discover the outdoors, and the Rangitikei River is the ultimate destination. Our trips range in duration from one hour to four days.
kayaker on the rangitikei river
1 Hour Tour
$90 Adult | $75 Child (Under 16)

Papa Gorge Whitewater Kayak

No experience is necessary for the fun and enjoyment of our one hour kayaking adventure. We meet you at Awastone Riverside Café, where your guides provide you with quality gear and instruction before taking you out to tackle the numerous rapids, made easy on our specialist whitewater sit on top kayaks.

Trip Times

Trips run from 10am, 12pm and 2pm in the summer season. Others available on demand.

What's Included?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café, transport from the river back to Awastone, all kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort and of course our friendly guides to take you through your journey.​

What to Bring?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café, transport from the river back to Awastone, all kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort and of course our friendly guides to take you through your journey.​

Requirements

Minimum age 10 years.
No Experience necessary!

Pricing

Adults $90 | Kids under 16 $75

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$90 Adult | $75 Child (Under 16)

Stay & Play Package

Make it a weekend adventure!
Book one of our powered sites online and receive a 15% discount on our 1hr river fun, safe and fun for all ages.
Our powered sites have stunning views of the Rangitikei River and for a short time, if you book a site online you can enjoy some quality time on the river, either in raft or kayak, at a discounted rate.

Trip Times

Trips run from 10am, 12pm and 2pm in the summer season. Others available on demand.

What's Included?

1x Premium Powered Site overlooking the river, morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café, transport from the river back to Awastone, all kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort and of course our friendly guides to take you through your journey.​

Pricing

Camping: $68 per site for the first 2 people. Extra people - $10 p/adult,  $5 p/child (16yrs - 5yrs) and under 5 is free!
Kayaking: $76 Adult | $63 Child

Learn to Kayak

Whitewater Kayak Courses

Make Mangaweka's local runs of the Rangitikei River your classroom and learn the sport of river kayaking. The combination of access to NZ's best Grade 2 whitewater and the luxury of Awastone Accommodation, Hot Tub and Riverside Café makes this the North Islands premier learn to kayak destination.​ Our Multisport Courses are run on the very water that you are most likely to be training on in your build up to the Coast to Coast and other Adventure Races. ​Kick start your kayaking future with one of our Whitewater Kayak Courses, we teach you all you need to know to spread your wings and discover New Zealands River Playgrounds
learn to kayak on the rangitikei river
1 Day Course
$395 Per Person

Intro to Whitewater

A full day of river fun, introducing you to the skills and techniques of whitewater kayaking on the Grade 2 stretches of the Rangitikei River.

What's Included?

All kayaking gear, transport to and from the river, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, and of course our friendly guides to show you the ropes.

Pricing

$720 per person. Family & Group discounts available.

kayakers below waterfall at awastone mangaweka
2 Day Course
$720 Per Person

Whitewater Weekend

Make your next weekend getaway a little different and learn a new set of skills. Great for couples, families or if you are on your own find a course for you to join.

What's Included?

All kayaking gear, transport to and from the river, all food from morning tea on Saturday to afternoon tea on Sunday, Accommodation at Awastone.

Pricing

$720 per person. Family & Group discounts available.

Multisport

Multisport Kayaking & Courses

The Grade 2 sections of the Rangitikei local to Mangaweka are the North Island training ground for Multisport Kayaking. It similarity to the Waimakiriri River and attributes akin to any Grade 2 multisport sections make it the perfect location to learn and practise Grade 2 Adventure kayaking.
multisport kayaking mangaweka
2 Day Course
$690 Per Person

Grade II Multisport Courses

No experience necessary... in fact the course is intended to be your introduction to multisport kayaking.
The Grade 2 certificate is required by most multisport event organisers including the Coast to Coast, as it assures them that you are sufficiently competent to kayak the water the event is being run on and that if you do get into difficulties that you are able to self-rescue without putting other competitors, or yourself, at risk. Awastone runs a weekend course that includes meals, shuttles, accommodation and of course 2 full days of instruction.

Course Dates & Times

Check out the up-coming course dates on our Multisport Calendar, or get in touch to book a course. Course dates are subject to change as minimum numbers are required and river conditions must be considered. Midweek, one on one and test only training also available upon request.

What's Included?

Licensed and experienced Instructor, Accommodation at Awastone, Breakfast on the second day, 2x Lunches, shuttles to and from the river.

Pricing

$690 per person.
There is a $50 charge for processing certificates for those that have not done a course with us. ​

grade 2 multisport on the rangitikei river
3-4 Hour Trip
$195 Per Person

Pre-Certification Paddle

A recommended option for most and appreciated by all. Visit us here in Mangaweka for a paddle around on the intro rapids at Awastone.
Run through of the requirements of the Grade 2 certDiscuss what gear to buy before you buy it. There's lots of people buying the wrong gear out there! A quick river trip on Sit on top Whitewater Kayaks to see what Grade 2 rapids feel like... calms the nerves.
This is especially suited towards anyone who might be a bit nervous about kayaking in the rapids or would like just to gain an insight into what the Grade 2 course is going to be like.
Check out our Facebook Page for Pre Cert Kayak Specials. We try and get a bunch of you together to keep the price down and to make some connections.

Trip Times

Any time you wish. Great as an evening trip. Allow 3-4 hours from your day.

What's Included?

Any extra kayaking equipment you need for safety and comfort, if you have nothing, no worries, we do!

Pricing

$195 per person.

Kayaker Shuttles & Transfers

Leave the shuttle driver at home and let Awastone take care of getting your car to the take out. Have a big group? Use our 12 seater van.

With Your Vehicle

· Utiku > Mangaweka $40
· Awastone > Mangarere $45
· Utiku > Vinegar Hill POA
· Utiku > Mangarere $124
· Utiku > Ohingaiti $280
· Utiku > Vinegar Hill POA

With Our Vehicle/Tailer

Includes 2 Drivers & 1 Awastone Vehicle
· Utiku > Mangaweka $86
· Mangaweka > Ohingaiti $89
· Utiku > Mangarere $124
· Utiku > Ohingaiti $280
· Utiku > Vinegar Hill POA

Other Shuttles

· Other sections on the Rangitikei River.
· Other Multisport Training Shuttles & Transfers
· Shuttles/Drop off to start of tramps in Ruahine National Park
· Van shuttles P.O.A.

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