Kayak With Us...

Be the commander of your own vessel.
Experience the thrill and challenge of whitewater kayaking.
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.
group of kayakers going past a tall waterfall on the rangitikei river in mangaweka
1hour of Rivertime
$119 Adult | $99 Child (Under 16)

Grade II Kayaking on the Papa Gorge - Great for Beginners

One hour of fun Splash n Giggle rafting, an activity the whole family will enjoy. Numerous rapids, beautiful swimming pools, fossil rock and fun guides, combined with our riverside café meeting point to provide you with a safe and fun activity with true value for money.

Trip Times

Trips run from 10am, 12pm and 2pm in the summer season. Others available on demand. ‍ Allow 2 hours roundtrip - this includes getting changed and enjoying our complementary snack after.

What's Included?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café • Transport to and from the river trip back to Awastone • All kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort • Our friendly guides to take you through your journey.

What to Bring?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café • Transport to and from the river trip back to Awastone • All kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort • Our friendly guides to take you through your journey.

Requirements

No Experience Necessary!

Minimum Age 13yrs

Allow 3 Hours all together

Pricing

$119 Adult | $109 Child (13-16)

Group discounts and Package Deals available

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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
group of kayakers paddling past awastone on the rangitikei river in mangaweka

Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking

Join us for an exhilarating 3-hour Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking Tour, perfect for beginners eager to explore the exciting world of whitewater kayaking. You'll learn essential skills and techniques while navigating the Grade II stretches of the stunning Rangitikei River.

Trip Times

Trips run from 9am am and 1pm in the summer season. Others available on demand. ‍ Allow 4-5 hours roundtrip - this includes getting changed and enjoying our complementary snack after.

What's Included?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café • Transport to and from the river trip back to Awastone • All kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort • Our world-class, qualified instructors to show you the ropes

What to Bring?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café • Transport to and from the river trip back to Awastone • All kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort • Our world-class, qualified instructors to show you the ropes

Requirements

No Experience Necessary!

Minimum Age 13yrs

Allow 4-5 Hours

Pricing

$155 per person

Discounts available for groups of 6+

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Full Day Learn to Kayak

Dive deeper into the thrilling world of whitewater kayaking with our Full-Day Whitewater Kayaking Adventure. Designed for complete beginners, this comprehensive full day course on the Rangitīkei River offers in-depth instruction and hands-on practice.

Trip Times

The trip starts at our Awastone Café around 8am, where you'll get to know your instructor over a cuppa and go over the basics. This is a full day experience so allow 6-7 hours all together.

What's Included?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café • Transport to and from the river trip back to Awastone • All kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort • Our world-class, qualified instructors to show you the ropes

What to Bring?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café • Transport to and from the river trip back to Awastone • All kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort • Our world-class, qualified instructors to show you the ropes

Requirements

No Experience Necessary!

Minimum Age 13yrs

Allow 6-7 Hours

Pricing

$269 per person

Discounts available for groups of 6+ and those with own equipment

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woman splashing through grade ii rapid on the rangitikei river in mangaweka

2 Day Whitewater Weekend

Weather you're a beginner river runner or already know some of the basics, this immersive Two Day Whitewater Kayaking Course covers everything you need to kick start your whitewater kayaking journey with confidence and completely tailored to your goals.

Trip Times

The trip starts at our Awastone Café around 8am on the first day, where you'll get to know your instructor over a cuppa and go over the basics.

What's Included?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café • Lunch for 2 Days • Dinner & Accommodation Discounts • Transport to and from the river trip back to Awastone • All kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort • Our world-class, qualified instructors to show you the ropes

What to Bring?

Morning or afternoon tea at our Riverside Café • Lunch for 2 Days • Dinner & Accommodation Discounts • Transport to and from the river trip back to Awastone • All kayaking equipment for your safety and comfort • Our world-class, qualified instructors to show you the ropes

Requirements

No Experience Necessary!

Minimum Age 13yrs

Pricing

$599 per person

Discounts available for groups of 6+

Dinner, accommodation and camping discounts are also available to those wanting to stay at Awastone

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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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