Sunday 14th December 2025
The Waimakariri Classic River Race is run on an iconic section of the Waimakariri River in Canterbury, New Zealand.
This race follows the same course as the legendary Kathmandu Coast to Coast kayak stage. It is 70kms of kayaking down the Waimakariri River from Mt White Bridge in Arthurs Pass to the Gorge Bridge in Sheffield.
FURTHER FASTER
If you live in Christchurch and haven’t heard of Further Faster where have you been! This is hands down the best little outdoor shop in all of New Zealand! Owned and managed by Julz, Rocky and Dan this place is the go to for all your outdoor and adventuring needs.
From packrafts to hiking gear to outdoor clothing and of course all your kayaking needs, this gem of a store is the place to get it and so much more. With a full range of kayak clothing and equipment it’s your one stop shop for everything you need to get out on the water and start training for race day.