The
attraction of white water sledging is that you are in control,
unlike rafting – where the guide does
all the steering. The sledges are river purpose designed and may
be plastic or foam. They are buoyant, comfortable, safe, highly
maneuverable and can be steered into eddies.
You
are equipped with a padded wetsuit, booties, life jacket and helmet
for kicking, providing propulsion and steering, Your
chest rests on the boards and your arms are tucked neatly inside
for good grip and control. The great thing about sledging is that
you don’t need any experience.
Your
instructor will coach and teach you all the skills required to
become a complete white water sledger. They will guide you down
the dam taking the safest route, explaining how to manoeuvre your sledge and anticipate your next move.
Feel
the energy and power as your heart beats faster. Experience the
excitement as your descend the dam and surf the standing
waves – “Go with the flow”
We
offer it all: All the gear you need
and you don’t need any previous experience - Plus complimentary entry into Hawera's Aquatic centre at the end of your experience. Showers and a heated pool plus changing facilities available, or alternatively, showers at Normanby Hotel, Normanby - our meeting point.
THE
TOTAL PACKAGE
“Ko
to matou whak Ko Te Rangimarie”
Our sledge is peace
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Rising
high on the eastern slopes of Mt Taranaki the Waingongoro
river winds it was through bush and farmland before reaching
the seas at Ohawe beach.
Let
Kaitiaki Adventures take you on a 1 1/2 hour exciting,
heart wrenching water sports experience and discover the Maori significance of the area, Okahutiti
Pa, and old Maori fortification - A significant destination of the prophet Tohu Kakahi.
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OUR
TRIPS ARE ABOUT FUN AND ENJOYMENT
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An
exciting and exhilarating challenge for education,
businesses, corporate and social team building groups
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Mix of adventure, culture and fun
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Relaxation and Tranquility
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Great stress buster
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Brilliant
family entertainment
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Enquire
about group and family concessions.
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WHAT
WE ARE ABOUT - HISTORY/HITORI
"Glory
to the highest, peace on earth, goodwill to all mankind".
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In
the 1870’s – 1880’s after the Taranaki
land wars (Titokowaru campaign) resistance took a remarkable
new turn. With the white feather as their emblem, two chiefs
Tohu and Te Whiti began preaching the then strange and unknown
doctrine of passive resistance.
Maori
ploughman wrote its messages across settles cherished acres
and Maori fences underlined the point with barriers across
highways. "Parihaka was a village and a haven of peace". |
OUR
SONG
KO
TOMATOU WAKA KO TE RANGIMARIE
our sledge is peace
TE
HOE RUNGA KO PUNA O TE AROHA
the paddle on board is the spring of love
HE
OI ANA RA I HAERE MAI AI
the basic reason for our coming
KO
TE ARA WHANAUNGA
is the pathway of relationship
KEI
MAMAO, REWA E
let it grow distant
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