School Bookings

Schools Subsidy Application

Conditions of the subsidy


  1. Schools Programme Subsidised Rates: The subsidy only applies to bookings on weekdays within a school term and within school hours.The subsidy only applies to bookings made by primary, intermediate or secondary schools.
  2. Bookings must be made at least one month in advance.
  3. The minimum number of applicants is required per session, per activity. If not, the group may combine with other groups to meet the minimum required.
  4. Students/youth must be under 18 years of age. Minimum age limit per river also applies. Each student participating must submit a signed Wero Parental/Guardian Consent Form upon check in. Schools cannot substitute their own consent form. Students/youth without a signed form will not be allowed on the water.
  5. Apart from November/December, numbers must be confirmed one month out from the booking. Following this, an invoice for the final numbers will be issued for payment. There are no refunds for drop-outs or non-attendance on the day once the invoice has been issued. Payment cannot be made on the day.
    1. Exception: Full payment is required to make a booking in November/December. Once an invoice has been issued for the required sessions, the school has seven (7) days to make payment or the session/s are released.
  6. To ensure pastoral care of students, all schools must have a minimum of 2 adults accompany the group for each session booked, and remain on-site for the duration of the activity. At least one adult must be land based during the activity.
  7. Business hours: Winter - Wednesdays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm. Summer - 7 days from 9am to 5pm.
  8. Terms and conditions of the Park will apply (click here).

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RAFTING

 

Programme TypeCourseRetailSubsidized

Tamariki Rafting 

Programme includes 1 hour on water

Allow 2 hours

Minimum of 28 required

8 years +

Tamariki River

Grade 1-2

$55.00$26.00

River Rush Rafting 

Programme includes 1 hour on water

Allow 2 hours

Minimum of 21 required

13 years +

River Rush

Grade 3

$155.00$60.00

FLATWATER ACTIVITIES

 

Programme TypeCourseRetailSubsidised

Freedom Kayak / Standup Paddleboard 

Programme includes 1 hour on water (unguided)

Allow 1.5 hours

Minimum of 10 required

8 years +

Lake$32.00$17.00

Instructed Flatwater Kayaking

Programme includes 1 hour on water (guided)

Allow 1.5 hours

Minimum of 10 required

8 years +

Lake$50$27.00

 

WHITEWATER KAYAKING

 

Programme TypeCourseRetailSubsidized

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking

Minimum of 12 required

Lake$

$32.00 - 1hr

$46.00 - 1.5hr

$60 - 2hr

Beginner Whitewater Kayaking 

Minimum of 12 required

Lake / Tamariki

River

$

$35.00 - 1hr

$50.00 - 1.5hr

$70 - 2hr

RIVER SAFETY & CROSSINGS

 

Programme TypeCourseRetailSubsidized

River Safety & Crossings

Minimum of 20 required

Tamariki River$55.00$26.00

WHITEWATER TUBING

 

Programme TypeCourseRetailSubsidized

Tamariki Tubing 

Minimum of 20 required

Tamariki River$75.00$35.00