Take a trip through the many exciting rapids and lush native bush with some of the best scenic landscaping in the world, all found right here on the incredible Whanganui River

Duration

5 Days

About

This journey has it all. With our private boat ramp on-site at our Taumarunui home base, it means that after the morning safety briefing you can jump straight on the river with no driving time. If you want to take an extra day this is no problem at all, but this must be booked and may be extra cost depending on how busy we are.

This is New Zealand’s only Great Walk trip that you can canoe. This Whanganui River journey begins at Taumarunui and finishes at Pipiriki. It covers 145 km through exhilarating rapids, breath-taking scenery, gorgeous waterfalls, rock formations to paddle through the middle of, farmland, native bush, and some of the best DoC campsites which you miss if you book a shorter journey.

What is included in your Whanganui journey with us:

• Transport to and from the river* (Taumarunui, Ohinepane, Whakahoro, Pipiriki)
• Canoe (2p) or Kayak (1p)
• Waterproof Barrels 30L, 60L and dry bags for kayaks
• Life Jackets
• Comprehensive Maps with hazards and photos of campsites
• Paddles (spare paddle)
• Comprehensive Safety Briefing in person, and video of the hazards
• Free Camping before your journey with boat ramp onsite
• WIFI in the campsite
• Showers and Toilets
• Complimentary Barista coffee on the morning of your journey along with a treat
• On the water paddle briefing and practice before you leave
• Home Baking and juice at Pickup for multi-day journeys. (Council Certified Baking)
• Carparking / Vehicle storage at our Base
• Backpack and suitcase storage
• We can bring your backpacks and suitcases to the pickup point if you want to get out at Pipiriki, Raetihi or National Park
• Free Drop off at Raetihi (Intercity Bus) National Park or Taumarunui

OUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Department of Conservation Campsites/Huts;
• Private accommodation (e.g. Posh Pioneers, Whakahoro, Bridge to Nowhere
Campsite/Hut or Lodge);
• Camping gear (can be hired from us);

Please note:

If the date selected is not available for reasons, Karen will contact you to rearrange the schedule for you.