Paddle Wanaka are proud of the high safety standards and service levels that are install in all of our activities.
We hold all required licenses and permits to operate in the regions that we explore. To ensure that legal compliance is just a part of quality control, our best practice is pursued vigorously with continuous assessment using both internal and external audits.
We hold the highly regarded Adventure Mark Certification, which is a NZ outdoor safety audit programme as well as achieving Qualmark Silver level of certification. Through New Zealand Tourism we have been classified as an endorsed visitor activity.
Here is a short list of the accreditations and various external tests Paddle Wanaka subjects itself to exceed and comply:
- Adventure Mark Adventure Activity Safety Award/Audit
- Maritime NZ Safety Case Jet Skis x 2 – Maritime New Zealand
- NZOIA Sea Kayak 1 – New Zealand Outdoor Instructor Association
- New Zealand Outdoor Instructor Association affiliated
- Passenger Endorsement – New Zealand Transport Agency
- Transport Service License – New Zealand Transport Agency
- Outdoor Specific First Aid Qualification – Horizons LTD
- Wānaka, Hāwea Lake and Rivers Resource Consent – Queenstown Lakes District Council
- Wānaka Foreshore License to operate – Queenstown Lakes District Council
- Certificate of Fitness for all operating vehicles – New Zealand Transport Agency
