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Guide to different rivers:
Local River Flows
- Ashley at Gorge
- Buller at Longford Bridge
- Hawea at Camp Hill Bridge
- Hurunui at Mandamus
- Matakitaki at Horse Terrace
- Rangitata at Klondyke
- Waiau Uwha at Marble Point
- West Coast RC, incl Hokitika River
Local kayaking gear suppliers: (discounts)
- Canterbury Kayaking (10% on paddle gear, excl boats)
- Long Cloud Kayaks & Further Faster (10% on paddle gear, excl boats)
- PaddlerZone
- Also, keep an eye on rivers.org buy/sell for second-hand gear
Other NZ Paddling Groups
- University of Canterbury Canoe Club (UCCC), Christchurch
- Nelson Canoe Club, Nelson
- Victoria University Canoe Club (VUCC), Wellington
Kayak Coaching/Instruction/Tips
- New Zealand Kayak School (NZKS, Murchison), specialising in whitewater
- Canterbury Kayaking, specializing in multisport and whitewater
- Aquabatics Calgary have some nice ‘How To’ technique videos on their Youtube