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

3 Days

About

After Whakahoro there is no road access to the river until Pipiriki. The 3 day trip travels through the river gorges with beautiful scenery and native wildlife in the Whanganui National Park.

The first day of this journey is not for the faint-hearted, it takes just over an hour to drive from our Taumarunui base to the starting point at Whakahoro, pack your boats, then a 5 hour paddle to Ohauora campsite or a 7 hour paddle to the John Coull campsite/hut. This can be too much for families or older people.

In this case, you could do the 3 day journey over 4 days so you can relax more or you could choose to do the 4 day journey listed on our website, you will then only have a 20 minute drive to Ohinepane to start your journey, and either a 5 hour paddle to Maharanui campsite or a 6 hour paddle to Whakahoro campsite/hut. Doing the 4 day journey instead of the 3 day journey will cut up to 2.5 hours off your first day while you are getting used to the canoe and the river.

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
• 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.