Safety
Health And Safety
We believe in fostering a strong safety culture, with a continual focus on improvement, and the prevention of notifiable events, in which all significant hazards are highlighted and minimised or eliminated.
Waimarino LTD is Qualworx Certified
Qualmark certified Gold. account ID AQF8AA00068B 2022
Waimarino Takes our Health and safely very seriously we have a 3 tier safety management system.
Tier 1 – outlines our Key Fundamentals safety Principles
Tier 2 – Is our Safety Management Plan (SMP) this is our central document within our Safety Management System which defines our protocols and for all activities and operations within Waimarino.
Tier 3 – Is our standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Staff competencies. Hazard registers, incident reports and investigating.
See hazard registers below for download.
"A Qualworx Certification Shows That Your Organisation Has Met The Highest Standard Of Safety In The Adventure Activities Industry.''
Adventure, Glowworm and Scenic Kayak Tours
Waimarino Kayak Tours Vision
We are proud to provide a unique outdoors experience that allows our clients to have fun, develop their confidence and enjoy the stunning Bay of Plenty scenery. While we get to enjoy these wonders every day, it is a pleasure to be able to share them with both our domestic and international clients and give them an experience they will truly never forget.
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Stunning LocationsHow it all began
Waimarino was first established in 1975 by the current owners parents. With a vision to teach kayaking to people of all ages. With this vision in mind, a section along the Wairoa River’s edge was purchased. Barry and Barbara started operating with 6 kayaks in a small wooden shed. They soon became a successful education facility.
In 2003 Blair and, his wife Charlotte Anderson purchased the business and became Waimarino Ltd. Barry & Barbara’s son, Blair developed parts of Waimarino beyond the original vision, opening up new ventures, expanding the grounds; and introduced exciting ways to learn and have fun with the sport of kayaking.
Waimarino Kayak Tours started in 2003 and now operate in Tauranga and Rotorua, on The Wairoa River, Lake McLaren and Lake Rotoiti. With the main operations still based in its original location alongside the Wairoa River.
The Owners
Waimarino is a family run business operated and owned by Blair Anderson.
Blair’s parents started Waimarino in 1975, Blair was born into kayaking. "I don't remember learning to swim, neither learning to kayak. It's just second nature for me. Kayaking has always been a real passion for me and still is today." Blair is the idea’s man, with a mind that travels a million miles a minute.
About Us
Waimarino Group has now expanded further than just the Waimarino Adventure Park and Kayak Tours. It now incorporates The Waimarino Education Trust.
