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8 Course Options

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Grade 2 Certificate Course (4 Days)
Get your grade 2 certificate for Coast to Coast. No experience needed.

148 reviews
$1,196 NZD $1,295
Introductory offer
Introduction to Multisport (60 Minutes)
Get started with multisport kayaking. No experience needed.
$50 NZD $200
Waimakariri Gorge for First-Timers Course (3 Days)
Experience the Waimak Gorge for the first time. Grade 2 cert required.

14 reviews
$980 NZD
Waimakariri Gorge Guided Trip (1 Day)
Kayak the race route before Coast to Coast. Grade 2 cert required.

9 reviews
$395 NZD
Waimakariri Gorge Skills Course (3 Days)
Improve your skills on the Waimakariri River. Grade 2 cert required.
$980 NZD
Whitewater Course (4 Days)
Learn how to whitewater kayak. No expereince needed.
$1,196 NZD
Faster Lines Course (5 Days)
Improve your whitewater skills for racing. Grade 2 cert required.
From $1,580 NZD
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Coast to Coast 2027 Kayak Hire Package
Kayak for the race plus Feb 6–8 skills course. Grade 2 cert required.
$1,895 NZD
FREE VIDEO

Kathmandu Coast to Coast First-Timer's Guide

This 20-minute video will teach you everything you need to know to get started with multisport kayaking.

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