# Event Details

- **Event Name**: River Safety – Auckland branch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: This course is designed for hikers – to help plan for journeys that may involve rivers and bodies of water; to develop river safety skills including hazard assessment and river crossing techniques.

This practical course includes: 
* Basic river dynamics and hazards
* How to assess whether a river or stream is safe to cross
* Choosing not to cross
* How to identify safe crossing points
* Managing clothing and equipment for travel/river crossing
* How to perform a solo crossing
* How to cross using an approved mutual support method
* How to float and recover if swept away (if river conditions allow)
* How to safely retreat during a crossing
* Managing a group in and around waterways 

PLEASE NOTE: the ability to swim confidently is not a pre-requisite of this course, however if participants are not confident swimmers they should advise their instructors of this at the earliest possible opportunity. 

Cost: $120 per person.
Registrations close Friday 25 September (or when the course is full).
Volunteer youth group leaders may request the discounted course fee during the registration process (please advise your organisation).

Register online: https://forms.gle/kW2zW4q2k7QtTGVC9
Please email any questions to auckland@outdoortraining.nz
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tauranga/river-safety-auckland-branch/200030501357356
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tauranga
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Karangahake Gorge
- **lat**: -37.422149200349
- **long**: 175.720267877
- **full address**: Karangahake Gorge, Public Restroom, Karangahake 3674, New Zealand, Tauranga

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is River Safety - Auckland branch being held?
  - **A:** River Safety - Auckland branch takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Karangahake Gorge, Public Restroom, Karangahake 3674, New Zealand, Tauranga.
- **Q**: Who is organizing River Safety - Auckland branch?
  - **A:** River Safety - Auckland branch is organized by Outdoor Training New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** River Safety - Auckland branch is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tauranga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If River Safety - Auckland branch sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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