Te Araroa River Safety Course

  • Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Wiri
  • Product code: TARARC

LEARN RIVER SAFETY SKILLS FOR YOUR TE ARAROA JOURNEY


These 3-hour bespoke courses for Te Araroa walkers include both a theory component and a practical in-water session. Qualified instructors will teach you basic hydrology science, how to assess dynamic river environments, and a variety of techniques to cross & follow the rivers you will encounter along the Te Araroa track! 

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Course Dates: 

Saturday 5th September 2026 - 9.00am 

Saturday 19th September 2026 - 2.00pm 

Saturday 3rd October 2026 - 9.00am

Saturday 17th October 2026 - 2.00pm 

Saturday 7th November 2026 - 9.00am

Saturday 21st November 2026 - 2.00pm 

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Important details:
  • $90.00 per person
  • Duration: 3 hours 
  • Max attendees: 30 per session (minimum of 10) 
  • Bookings close two weeks ahead of each course
  • Bring what you would wear on Te Araroa, including your tramping pack and hiking poles

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For more information on 'Walker Safety', please visit - 

https://www.teararoa.org.nz/walker-safety/

For any general questions, please contact [email protected] (or ask on Te Araroa's Facebook Page)