Train with New Zealand’s top instructors and earn your Grade 2 Kayak Certificate for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Build confidence, skills, and unforgettable memories.
Our multisport instructors and assessors give grade two river skills and confidence through planning for kayak stages as one of the Coast to Coast’s leading contenders
River training, certifying and combined packages for your Grade 2 Kayak Certificate
One and two day options to suit those not having raced within 5 years with a certificate older than 2 years.
Two-day Multisport Kayak Training Course with our kayak school Coast to Coast kayak training
Do theoretical components at home to get more in-person river time!
Four-day combined river package. Reduce doubling-up on logistics and get it done on one epic trip
Saturday and Sunday Multisport Kayak Course covering essential Coast to Coast kayak skills
60km grade 2 river training to diversify your experience prior to C2C race day
From frequently kayaking rivers, wing paddle technique, performance kayak coaching and more…
Master the Moving Waters, perfect the Wing Paddle Strokes and engage in Kayak Technique Coaching
From boat transport, kayak rentals and multisport kayak repairs…
C2C assistance aside your support crew, our kayak transport helps your gear get there
Kayak rental & hire booking for race preparation; our multisport fleet has your C2C covered
It’s time for a multisport kayak NZ adventure!
You might be thinking “Where can I find kayak classes near me in Auckland?” Social Nature Movement has the answer!
Social Nature Movement has been multisport kayaking as long as rivers have flowed. Our firm foundations in the kayaking industry have seen thousands of people successfully kayak. Our clients adventure race the Kathmandu Coast to Coast Grade 2 in large numbers because we help many in gaining their grade 2 certificate.
Perhaps this is your first time kayaking down a river or you might simply be a nervous beginnner multisporter. Or, you are on the fast-track to your personal race best, this adventure racing service will extend your ability. Many individuals, serious C2C competitors and athletes are coached by us after they have completed their certification, need to refresh or simply want more multisport kayaking water time.
Our endorsed multisport instructors have a thirst for improvement through training and preparation and our business has only strengthened. We coach and train primarily on flat and moving waters close to your home, school or work. The Mohaka, Waioeka and Rangitikei rivers we know best! Contact us for more info about kayak lessons, we will help!
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award was founded in 1956 by Prince Philip, Kurt Hahn (German educationalist) and Lord Hunt (leader of the first successful ascent of Everest).
Their idea was about developing youth and initially available only to boys, then two years later great demands launched a female intake.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award has been running in New Zealand since 1963. Today, the Award has expanded to target anyone wanting to develop themselves.
Delivered in New Zealand by licensed organisations like us, we are Approved Activity Providers for The Award.
Social Nature Movement provides Adventurous Journeys by Tramping, Sea Kayaking, Stand up Paddle (SuP) boarding and Packrafting.
If tramping, journeys must be on formed tracks and those tracks should be in-line with the Department of Conservations (DoC) Walking track categories: Bronze = ‘easy’, Silver = ‘ intermediate’, Gold = ‘advanced’. ‘expert’ at SNM’s and DoE’s discretion.
Social Nature Movement facilitates The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme as an extra-curricular activity. Students may enrol for the Bronze Award around Year 10, progress to Silver around Year 11 and Gold around Year 12. Although they do have until their 25th birthday to finish.
Social Nature Movement provides all parts of the Adventurous Journey, led by our skilled, knowledgeable and experienced staff. We have trained in many locations throughout New Zealand and have qualified International Hillary Award DofE staff able to go almost anywhere you need!
As accredited providers, we facilitate all stages and all levels of The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme as an extra-curricular activity with your school.
With a deep pool of qualified guides that have trained in many locations throughout New Zealand, we have the experience and flexibility to provide the award almost anywhere. So, whether you’ve got a group of 1 or 100 students, we can help.
We manage everything for your Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and completing the Adventurous Journey and Residential sections.
If you are undertaking an International Adventurous Journey, the relevant International Hillary Award DofE section is 8.17 and found on pages 99 – 102. For more information, click here…
We can host many Intaward groups from around the world. Contact us for an itinerary specific to your group.
We cater for individual and unique needs. To book a private International Hillary Award DofE journey or for more information; contact us, we will help!
We are always innovating futuristic explorations to acquire skills, knowledge and experiences. If you want to explore by walking, cycling, kayaking or anything else then you have explored the best company! To customise your curiosity or for more information; contact us, we will help!
NZQA NCEA credits Social Nature Movement The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DoE) International Hillary Award Adventurous Journey Auckland New Zealand NZ Bronze Silver Gold International Award Training Practice Qualifier Qualifying Journey dofehillary
• Working as part of a team
• Understanding group dynamics, the participant’s own role and
the role of others in a team
• Enhancing leadership skills
• Improving planning and organisational ability, and attention
to detail
• Learning to make real decisions and accept real consequences
• Obtaining a sense of achievement and satisfaction by
overcoming challenges and obstacles
• Developing self-reliance and independence
• Experiencing and appreciating the outdoor environment
• Gaining the appropriate knowledge and skills to journey safely
in that environment
• Exercising imagination and creativity by choosing their
own journey
• Improving their investigating, reviewing and presentational skills
• Enjoyment
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