Search Ruapehu
For Accommodation & Activities
Find out more about the Ruapehu region »River Activities
Journey into the heartland of Ruapehu on the streams and rivers that course through the region and discover the majesty of often inaccessible, spectacular landscapes.
Learn about the early history and pioneering days on the Whanganui River, part of the Whanganui National Park. You’ll be captivated by the deep, mystical gorges and rich flora and fauna that surround the area. Spanning this river is the famous Bridge to Nowhere.
Fishers from far and wider seek out the best fishing locations in the region and enjoy the tranquility of their endeavours.
Alternatively, you can view the non-Flash version .
Adrenalin seekers can challenge themselves on the water by canoeing, kayaking or rafting down the waterways with both freedom and guided trips available. Alternatively zooming up and down river on a jet boat – a uniquely New Zealand invention- is yet another way of accessing the hinterland.
You can always just be 'at one' with nature and sit is solitude on the banks of a river or near a cascading waterfall and enjoy the serenity.
►Go canoeing, kayaking & rafting down the Whanganui River
►Adventure in the water on a jet boat tour on the Whanganui River
►Relax and find the best fishing in Ruapehu
►Learn about the cultural heritage on a Maori cultural tour