We focus on making sure you are suitably equipped to be on the river without instructors when you leave here, we are not concentrating on paddling technique so much as reading the rapids, choosing the lines and making wise decisions in the river environment. 
Only already proficient paddlers will be able to leave here after this first weekend with a completed Grade 2 certificate.

As a rule we can tick all of the boxes except "paddles a kayak confidently through Grade 2 rapids".
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The certificate is gained with a short paddle with us further down the track.

For many the river running competency aspects of the course will require more time, mostly just that ‘river time’ and experience. We give you the option of doing that in your own time and coming back to us for a re-assessment run or you can book further sessions.

Full Course Outline & Details PDF Available Here. ​

Whether you feel you are already prepared for an assessment or wish to get some help to get there, 1 on 1 sessions are available with kayak instructors.
$150 for the first hour and $40 per hour after that. (reckon on a minimum of  two hours)

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.

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

$720 per person.
There is a $50 charge for processing certificates for those that have not done a course with us. ​

Trip times vary and are found on our calendar or better yet keep up to date on our Rangitikei Rivertime FaceBook page.

Shuttles, showers and all of our trips are guided. Kayak and equipment hire come at an extra hire cost.

Awastone to Ohingaiti $95pp
The Whole Shebang (Utiku to Ohingaiti) $145pp