Epic Tandem Kayak Tours
Frequently asked questions
Risk Disclosure
Conditions – age & weight limits ?
– On our Epic Tandem Kayak Tour you must be 12 years or older– There is a half river Grade 3 option available for 10 – 11 year old’s which is the same price
– There is no maximum age however you must be fit, healthy, active and flexible with no major health issues.
– This is NOT SUITABLE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.
– Maximum weight is 95kgs – There is no minimum weight limit
Do I need experience???
No experience on your part is necessary as full and comprehensive training will be given. You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness, and a sense of adventure.
How safe is whitewater kayaking? – Health & saftey
We are taking all precautionary safety measures to give you a safe (and amazing) time down all the iconic rivers our country has to offer. Wether its on one of our tandem kayak tours or on one of our whitewater courses we strive to keep you as safe as possible!
However, whitewater kayaking is an adventure activity with a degree of risk which increases with the grade of rapids. Kayaks can capsize, and people may fall out of the kayak in fast flowing & violent water, people may be injured.
THE KAITUNA RIVER IS GRADE 4/5, it has large waterfalls and hard rapids. This is the river we run our Epic Tandem Kayak Tours.
Grade 5 = Very difficult rapids, High-powerful-irregular waves, difficult to negotiate, the extreme for commercial operations. This said – The Kaituna river is an amazing river & is normally good for most fit and healthy people
PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT NZWA CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR SAFETY.