Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video you will learn how to identify whether a river is safe to cross, where to cross, and how to cross safely using the mutual support technique. As much as possible, you should plan to use tracks with bridges during your trip planning phase. Always be prepared to turn around or find another track if the river isn’t safe.

Find out more: mountainsafety.org.nz/learn/skills/river-safety

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Use NZ Mountain Safety Council's free trip planning app, Plan My Walk, to plan for your NZ adventure. Visit planmywalk.nz

Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.org.mountainsafety.planmywalk
Apple Store: apps.apple.com/nz/app/plan-my-walk/id1554411490

Produced by New Zealand Mountain Safety Council 2017 with quitenicefilms.co.nz

Series made with support and collaboration from,

Duke Of Edinburgh's Hillary Award | Education Outdoors NZ | Scouts NZ | Girl Guiding NZ | Boys Brigade/ICONZ | Girls Brigade | Christian Camping NZ | Department of Conservation | MetService | Leave No Trace | NZ Recreation Association | NZOIA

Prepare for your next adventure and make it home - mountainsafety.org.nz