River Safety – Auckland branch
Schedule
Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Karangahake Gorge | Tauranga, BP
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This course is designed for hikers – to help plan for journeys that may involve rivers and bodies of water; to develop river safety skills including hazard assessment and river crossing techniques.This practical course includes:
* Basic river dynamics and hazards
* How to assess whether a river or stream is safe to cross
* Choosing not to cross
* How to identify safe crossing points
* Managing clothing and equipment for travel/river crossing
* How to perform a solo crossing
* How to cross using an approved mutual support method
* How to float and recover if swept away (if river conditions allow)
* How to safely retreat during a crossing
* Managing a group in and around waterways
PLEASE NOTE: the ability to swim confidently is not a pre-requisite of this course, however if participants are not confident swimmers they should advise their instructors of this at the earliest possible opportunity.
Cost: $80 per person.
Registrations close Friday 21 November (or when the course is full).
Volunteer youth group leaders may request the discounted course fee during the registration process (please advise your organisation).
Register online: https://forms.gle/oU9tLsubDxcvRcx6A
Please email any questions to [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Karangahake Gorge, Public Restroom, Karangahake 3674, New Zealand, TaurangaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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