TAUPŌ WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Four Days on Lake Taupō: Earn your Multisport Grade Two Kayak Certificate
A four‑day training and assessment course in Taupō that takes paddlers from basics through white‑water and river running to a Coast to Coast Grade 2 certification.
Four Days on Lake Taupō: Earn your Multisport Grade Two Kayak Certificate.
Set on Lake Taupō and run by Canoe & Kayak Taupo, this intensive four‑day program combines progressive skills instruction and formal assessment to develop competent, self‑sufficient Grade 2 paddlers ready for multisport racing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Coast to Coast Grade 2 accreditation
The course includes both training and assessment and culminates in the award of a Coast to Coast Grade 2 certificate for successful participants.
Small classes, experienced instructors
Tuition is delivered by qualified, experienced instructors with class sizes limited to four participants per instructor to maximise learning and safety.
A deliberate progression from basics to river running
The syllabus starts with kayak fundamentals, moves through white‑water techniques and finishes with river running—designed to prepare paddlers for multisport events such as the Coast to Coast.
What the day feels like
What four days on the water feel like
Across four full days participants move from foundational kayak knowledge to focused white‑water technique and practical river running, with instruction tailored to help novices and experienced paddlers alike reach Grade 2 competency and pass the formal assessment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Four full days of training and assessment delivered by Canoe & Kayak Taupo.
All kayaking equipment and white‑water kayaks are provided, along with tuition by qualified instructors.
Multisport boats are not included in the course package but can be hired separately.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The course runs for four full days of training and assessment.
Do I need previous kayaking experience?
No experience is necessary; the course is designed to take participants from basics through to Grade 2 competency.
What are the age and fitness requirements?
Participants must be between the ages of 13 and 70, able to swim, and in good health and fitness.
Is equipment provided?
Yes — all kayaking equipment and white‑water kayaks are included; multisport boats are not included but can be hired.
Will I receive a certificate?
Successful participants are awarded a Coast to Coast Grade 2 certificate; the course includes training and assessment for this certification.
How large are the classes?
Class sizes are limited to four participants per instructor to maximise learning and safety.