Whitewater paddling

Recreational paddling

Recreational paddling sessions are held during PWS whitewater rafting trips on grade 3.

• Only upstream slalom gates permitted
• Session times published below in the whitewater paddling schedule
• Bookings essential

Water access price: $41.00 per person (maximum 1 day)

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All boats paddling

All boats paddling sessions are exclusive grade 3 paddling sessions without rafts and are run on 4 pumps.

• All slalom gates permitted
• Session times published below in the whitewater paddling schedule
• Bookings essential (minimum of 20 people required to confirm the session)

Water access price: $41.00 per person (1 hour)

Please note: Sessions may change to recreational paddling if a rafting trip books

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First-time paddlers at PWS

All first-time whitewater paddlers at PWS will need to complete a grade 3 kayaking skills competency assessment to demonstrate their skills to paddle our grade 2 and grade 3 whitewater course. 

• Assessment is free-of-charge
• Arrive 30 minutes before your session start time

Note: If you are not a grade 2 or grade 3 competent whitewater paddler, we recommend our kayak instruction programs. 

Grade 3 equipment hire

Grade 3 kayak & equipment package: $55.00

Plastic kayak: $32.00 

Paddle: $11.00 

Spraydeck: $11.00

Helmet: $11.00

Buoyancy vest: $9.00

Double inflatable kayak: $35.00