Club Race Days
For information of club days please go to CSNZ website: Canoe Slalom NZ - Home
Kawerau is the only town in New Zealand that has a purpose made whitewater slalom course. It has recently been upgraded with a new viewing walkway and electronic timing system.
Kawerau was a venue for the 2013 World Rafting Champs is one of a few top venues in New Zealand for major Canoe Slalom races.
The Tarawera River sits at the foot of Putauaki and passes through a stunning scenic reserve. Perfect for casual paddlers and spectators to enjoy the action on the river.
The Bay of Plenty has a strong contigent of canoe slalom paddlers. The top athletes all have learnt their trade on the numerous rivers around the region, with Kawerau as a premier developmental venue from beginners upwards.
In the summer of 2023/24 we can expect another busy race calender in Kawerau and with that the best paddlers will be on display.