{"product_id":"kickstarter-to-packrafting-may-24th-2026-copy","title":"Kickstarter to Packrafting Sunday May 24th 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIntroductory Packrafting Instruction Day – Thomson River, Gippsland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJoin us for a full day of packrafting instruction on the stunning Thomson River, near historic Walhalla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis day is perfect for anyone curious about packrafting or paddlers keen to build confidence and skills in low Grade 2 whitewater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOver the day you’ll learn the foundations of boat craft, paddling skills, and whitewater safety while applying your new knowledge on fun, flowing Grade 2 rapids in one of Gippsland’s most beautiful riverscapes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHighlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHands-on instruction in boat handling and paddling techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhitewater safety and risk awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuided river trip through the spectacular Thomson gorge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull hire gear available at discounted rate for our guests on request\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeet Your Instructors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePaddy Howlett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePaddle Australia qualified whitewater instructor \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKelly van den Berg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMountain 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 guide, and Operations 1 CAA certified, she also partnered Paddy as navigator in the Yukon 1000 Expedition Race.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooking Terms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA non-refundable 10 % booking fee is incurred at the time of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14+ days notice: 10 % fee to reschedule or cancel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–14 days notice: 50 % fee to reschedule or cancel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess than 7 days notice \/ No show: Full payment forfeited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gippsland Adventure Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886072180979,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/7065\/2659\/files\/IMG-0765.png?v=1729548847","url":"https:\/\/gippslandadventuretours.com\/products\/kickstarter-to-packrafting-may-24th-2026-copy","provider":"Gippsland Adventure Tours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}