New Zealand Kayak School

Located in the upper South Island at Murchison, Mick and Pam Hopkins run a world renowned school offering a verity of excellent courses for all levels and abilities and employ some of the country's top professional instructors. Their qualified staff hold the instructing awards of the New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association and the New Zealand Recreational Canoe Association.

Contact;  kayaks@xtra.co.nz
Website;  www.nzkayakschool.com

Kaituna Kayaks

Located in the North Island in Rotorua, home of the Kaituna river. Nobody knows this river better than, Kenny Mutton, New Zealand Freestyle legend, who offers a very personalized and inspirational insight to kayaking. Kenny offers a full range of services including instruction, Topo-Duo trips and kayak demos.

Contact;  kenny@kaitunakayaks.com
Website;  www.kaitunakayaks.com

Canoe and Kayak Taupo

Located in the cental North Island. The Mohaka, Tongariro, Waikato ( home of Huka falls and fuljames playwave ) Rangitaiki and the Kaituna are all a short drive away. We have instructed kayaking in Taupo for over 10 years with Steve Kittle, Paul Glanville and Willie Tyrrell (NZKI WW) now coaching whitewater, multisport and sea Kayaking. Our style is safe, progressive thorough and great fun, We cater for complete beginners, schools, Coast to Coaster's, Corporate groups and kayakers wanting to up skill to higher grades or nail that loop.

contact:  Taupo@canoeandkayak.co.nz

website:  http://www.canoeandkayak.co.nz/?action=page&id=10022

Mangaweka Adventure Company

Located not far from the Bliss-Stick H.Q. in the Central North Island, Paul and Tricia Eames, run an excellent, friendly introduction to kayaking. Situated on the lower Rangitikei river they have access to many varied sections of water. Full family adventure options available.

Contact;  info@rra.co.nz
Website;  www.riveradventures.net.nz