Canterbury Kayaking – Coast to Coast Kayak Training in Christchurch NZ

Kathmandu Coast to Coast

Kayak Training for Complete Beginners

Get your Grade 2 Certificate, develop your skills, and paddle the Waimakariri Gorge with confidence.

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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.

149 reviews

$1,196 NZD $1,295

Flat-Water Technique Lesson (60 Minutes)

One-on-One introduction/forward stroke lesson. No experience needed.

$120 NZD

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

Multisport Kayaking Skills Course (3 Days)

Improve your skills on the Waimakariri River. Grade 2 cert required.

$980 NZD

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Whitewater Beginner's Course (4 Days)

Learn how to whitewater kayak. No expereince needed.

$1,196 NZD $1,295

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Whitewater Skills for Multisport Course (4 Days)

Improve your whitewater skills so you can race with more confidence.

1 review

$1,196 NZD $1,295

Coast to Coast Kayak Hire Package 2027

Kayak for the race plus Feb 6–8 skills course. Grade 2 cert required.

$1,895 NZD

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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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Rock Shoes

Versatile booties for multisport, sea kayaking, and whitewater

13 reviews

$99 NZD $129

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Quantum Neoprene Shorts

Neoprene, wetsuit-style paddling shorts for extra warmth without bulk

$108 NZD $135

Flexible nose clip with attachment leash for keeping water out

$16 NZD $21

Light-weight multisport jacket with neoprene neck and latex wrists

5 reviews

$276 NZD $345

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Sun Gloves

Gloves that cover the top of your hands only, leaving palms bare

$37 NZD

Durable dry bag for multisport racing and whitewater kayaking

3 reviews

$55 NZD $69

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Multisporter PFD

Side-entry multisport PFD with rear hydration pocket

5 reviews

$315 NZD

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Multisport Spray Skirt With Food Pocket

Neoprene spray skirt for multisport racing with handy food pocket

$195 NZD

Low-profile neoprene wetsuit socks worn inside your kayaking booties

2 reviews

$55 NZD $69

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Wanderer Helmet

High-performance multi-layer helmet with good ventilation

6 reviews

$332 NZD

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Men's Power Grid Midlayer Top

Mid-layer top made from highly breathable Polartec PowerGrid fleece

5 reviews

$162 NZD

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Kayak Float Bag 45L

Air bag specifically shaped for the stern of long multisport kayaks

4 reviews

$65 NZD $82

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Coast to Coast First Aid Kit

Lightweight first-aid kit for New Zealand multisport race requirements

$25 NZD

Heat reflective bag for New Zealand multisport race requirements

1 review

$15 NZD

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Wrap G Sunglasses

Polarised sun glasses that fit comfortably under most kayak helmets

3 reviews

$69 NZD

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