Kayaking and Canoeing

With plenty of beautiful coastlines, lakes and rivers New Zealand is perfect for kayaking and canoeing. Make sure you use the Boating Safety Code as a guide for essential preparation, use the links below and have a great time.

All boating activities are regulated by Maritime New Zealand and the regional council for each area.

Kayaking & Canoeing Links:

Coastguard Boating Education – e-Learning Safety Module for Kayaks
Coastguard Boating Education – Sea Kayaking Education Course
KASK – NZ's National Sea Kayaking Body
Water Safety New Zealand – Kayak Safety Information
Department of Conservation – Kayaking/Canoeing Care Code

Water adventure links

Maritime NZ: Recreational Boating
Everything you need to know about safe recreational boating in New Zealand.
Maritime NZ: Informational Safety Videos
Link to Maritime New Zealand's YouTube channel featuring boat safety videos.
Coastguard NZ
Safety information & education, plus maritime rescue services.
Coastguard Boating Education
NZ’s leading provider of recreational boating courses.
Water Safety NZ: Boating
Information on safe recreational boating.
Surf Life Saving NZ
Information about waves, tides & rips.
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ): Tide Predictions
Tide predictions for NZ waters.
Bar crossing safety tips
View five videos that will walk you through the key bar crossing safety steps.

Beacons
Information about registering and using 406 MHz distress beacons.
MetService
NZ marine and weather forecasts, snow reports, tides, rain radar & weather maps
Department of Conservation
Protecting NZ's natural environment

NZ Police: Safety Tips
Information for visitors to NZ
i-SITE
NZ's visitor information network
Tourism New Zealand
Official website

Leave No Trace
NZ's environmental care code
SunSmart
Keeping safe in the sun
NZ Mountain Safety
Information for all land-based outdoor activities

Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking & Canoeing Links:

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Water Adventures

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