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Fancy a job where you get to hang out in a national park whilst combining technical rope skills, water skills and personal skills? If so, becoming a canyoning guide for Abel Tasman Canyons might be your perfect job.

This two day training workshop will introduce you to the world of a being a canyoning guide for Abel Tasman Canyons. All aspects of the job will be covered including rope skills, white water skills, guiding skills and more. The goal of this workshop is to inform and inspire participants to be our potential future guides.

Those that like what they experience can discuss further training opportunities with the NZ Canyoning School and possible future job opportunities. Here at Abel Tasman Canyons we use the NZOIA Qualification framework and train to the standard of the NZOIA canyon awards.

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Jump into Torrent River this Easter with our LOCALS WEEK SPECIAL!

Soak up the ocean air as we speed up to Anchorage with Aqua Taxi and then enjoy some New Zealand native bush on the walk up to the canyon before diving into the fresh, crystal clear waters of Torrent River. Prepare to be amazed with all of our jumps, slides, abseils and ziplines. Not to mention you will be in great company of our experienced and enthusiastic guides.

Dates: Friday 19th April – Tuesday 30th April 2019
Meeting time: 8:00am (subject to change)
Return time: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Standard price: $279pp
LOCALS WEEK SPECIAL PRICE: $179pp* Cannot be redeemed on Good Friday or Easter Monday

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Jump into Torrent River this November with our LOCALS WEEK SPECIAL!

Soak up the ocean air as we speed up to Anchorage with Aqua Taxi and then enjoy some New Zealand Native bush on the walk up to the canyon before diving into the fresh, crystal clear waters of Torrent River. Prepare to be amazed with all of our jumps, slides, abseils and Zip lines. Not to mention you will be in great company of our experienced and enthusiastic guides.

Dates: Wednesday 15th November – Tuesday 21st November
Meeting time: 8.00am (subject to change)
Return time: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Standard price: $279pp
LOCALS DAY PRICE: $176.50pp*

Location: Abel Tasman National Park – Start at Marahau
Access: Water taxi (included)
Meet: Aqua Taxi base in Marahau
Free pick up: Motueka, Riwaka, Kaiteriteri, Marahau
Nelson transport: $15pp one way
Duration: Full day
Included: Professional guides, gear, delicious lunch, free photos and videos and two-way water taxi rides between Marahau and Anchorage
Minimum age: 12
You need: Swimwear, towel and closed toed shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, lightweight clothes for water taxi rides and walk in

To book this LOCALS WEEK SPECIAL:
STEP 1: Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call on 0800 863472
STEP 2: Provide proof of Tasman District residency
STEP 3: Receive your confirmation email
STEP 4: Jump into the canyon!

Please note: Canyoning involves walking on slippery and uneven surfaces, submersion in water and exposure to heights. This trip is a full day physical activity. (For more information see our website / call us on 0800863472)

*Proof of residency in the Tasman District is required.

We are on the hunt for an all round superstar to manage the place. Job starts in October/November 2018, it is a really full-on position during the summer season, and we have ongoing part-time employment during the off season.

How to get this job? Look through our website and familiarise yourself with what we do, our values, our culture etc, then have a look at the job description below, and then ask yourself a few questions: Does this look like a business I want to manage? Would I like to work in one of the coolest industries? Would I want to live in the extraordinary Nelson-Tasman region? Have I got what it takes? Am I willing to work hard over summer and keep things ticking along over winter? Am I willing to pour my heart and soul into it? And then, send us your amazing application with a Cover Letter and CV, and then cross your fingers and toes. It’s as simple as that.

Applications close on Friday the 14th of September 2018.

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Abel Tasman Canyons is looking for staff for the 2018-2019 canyoning season.

We have the following positions starting in October and November:

• ICOpro Centre Manager
• Full time Office Staff
• Assistant Canyoning Guide
• Level 1 Canyoning Guide
• Level 2 Canyoning Guide

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