The South Pacific and the Tasman Sea meet at the tip of the North Island, so expect mild to wild water.
He was not alone: 19 other canoeists received national and federation colours, in the sprint, marathon, canoe polo and wild water categories, and provincial colours were awarded to 25 canoeists.
I was a wild water kayaker, and I competed as a slalomist.
Some of the breaks available include walking, horse riding, group outdoor activities, festival breaks and wild water challenges.
They will divide their time between hiking, wild water rafting, canoeing, abseiling, climbing, a ‘hydrospeed experience on inflatable mini rafts’ and mountain biking in the Kitzbuheler Alps.