Unlock your inner adventurer with outdoor education for adults

• Introduction to Packrafting
• Navigation Courses
• Multi-day Expeditions
• Get Home Alive Courses
• Introduction to Backcountry Weekend
• Group & private sessions available

Meet Your Instructors

Paddy Howlett Paddle Australia qualified whitewater instructor & packraft specialist with over 20 years’ experience paddling and racing many different water craft. Paddy is an ex-military veteran, professional navigation instructor, and outdoor educator with an aviation and rescue helicopter background. Paddy also holds a sailing instructor and mountain bike instructor qualification. He has competed internationally in adventure racing, nationally in rogaining, and most recently completed the world’s toughest expedition paddle — the Yukon 1000, a 1600km race from Canada to Alaska through some of the planet’s remotest wilderness.

Kelly van den Berg Mountain guide, professional outdoor educator, and expedition medic. Kelly has led and supported wilderness expeditions across Australia and overseas, from Sahara deserts to alpine ascents. A qualified raft guide, Paddle Australia trainee guide, and Operations 1 CAA certified, she also partnered Paddy as navigator in the Yukon 1000 Expedition Race.

What others are saying "It was a great day out on the river learning pack rafting paddling skills with Paddy and Kelly. Really informative and great to learn from. Would highly recommend if you’re new to pack rafting or want a fun day on the river!!" - Jesse Hamalainen