High School Trip to the Naki

Welcome to the Auckland University Canoe Club's High School Trip. This trip is open to year 12 and 13 students.  

This trip takes us to Taranaki (hard core!) to paddle the Normanby loop and the slalom section.  The Normanby loop is an excellent introduction to river kayaking, with a nice flat section to warm up on, a 7m weir (kind of like a waterslide spanning the whole river) to play around on, and a great piece of beginner whitewater.

The whole point of this trip is to give you a chance to get out there and try some whitewater action.  No prior experience is necessary.  All we ask is a positive mindset and a smile.

Itinerary

Friday 31 April 6:00pm Meet by the Maidment Theatre on Alfred St

Drive to TOPEC in two 12 seater vans 

Saturday 1 May: Kayak Normanby Loop, an exciting river with a 7 metre drop. Stay the night at TOPEC. 

Sunday 2 May: Play around in the Slalom course. Return to Maidment Theatre around 8:00pm

Cost

The cost for this trip is $150.  This covers food, accommodation and transport (van hire, trailer hire and lots of diesel).  The club is running this trip at cost.  Everyone is volunteering their time to bring you this trip as cheaply as possible.

Meeting us

We're a friendly bunch.  We'd understand if you'd want to come and see us before you commit yourself to $150.  Depending on interest we'll run a club night on either Tuesday 6th or 13th of April or host a talk and slideshow at the University of Auckland.

Signing up

Places are limited - with only 18 spots. So sign up soon as these places will go quickly.  Sign up here

Contact Details

If you have any other queries please do not hessitate to contact us.