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For those who enjoy a slow and peaceful pace but are prepared to exert a bit of energy, canoeing or kayaking down the Whanganui, Retaruke or Ongarue rivers is the way to go. Freedom or guided trips are available and operators provide pick up and drop off services.
The Whanganui Journey is the only river trip that is part of the Great Walks networks. While the complete journey from Taumarunui to Pipiriki takes five days, shorter legs can be undertaken.
Some suggested routes include:
One day: Taumarunui to Ohinepane (21.5 km)
Two days: Taumarunui to Whakahoro (58 km)
Three days: Whakahoro to Pipiriki (87.5 km)
Five days: Taumarunui to Pipiriki (145.5km)
A highly useful reference manual entitled the Guide to the Whanganui River is available from the i-SITE Visitor Information Centres in Taumarunui and Ohakune. Produced by the New Zealand Recreational Canoeing Association Inc. it retails for around NZ$10.00.
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Tongariro River Rafting
The Tongariro's Most Experienced Rafting Operator.
The Tongariro's magic waters provide a fun filled Whitewater rafting adventure (just like a rollercoaster an inflatable one), breath taking scenery and trout filled pools....
95 Atrau Rd Turangi
Email: info@trr.co.nz
Web: www.trr.co.nz
Adrift Guided Outdoor Adventures
Experience the stunning Tongariro Alpine Crossing 1 day trek in both summer and winter. Adrift Outdoors experienced guides also offer a Ruapehu Crater Lake 1 day trek, Tongariro 3 day...
29 Findlay Street
Email: stewart@adriftnz.co.nz
Web: www.adriftnz.co.nz
Whanganui River Adventures
Whanganui River Adventures - owned and operated by locals Ken & Josephine Haworth, Ken has been Commercial Jetboating on the river since 1985 with his parents who started in the...
2513 Pipiriki-Raetihi Road
RD 6
Email: ken.pipiriki@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.whanganuiriveradventures.co.nz
1 Rata Street
Email: yeti.tours@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.canoe.co.nz
Wades Landing Outdoors
Wades Landing Lodge, 120 bed lodge, licensed bar and restaurant, camping facilities and function specialists run in conjunction with Wades landing outdoors activities including Whanganui River 1-5 day canoe trips,...
Oio Road
"Whakahoro, R D 2"
Email: wades.landing@xtra.co.nz
Web: WWW.WHANGANUI.CO.NZ
Bridge to Nowhere Tour
Bridge to Nowhere Tour - 4 hours
Departing from Pipiriki our jet boat tours run daily travelling 30km into the wilderness region of the Whanganui National Park. Pass through fern-clad gorges,...
Pipiriki
R D 6 Whanganui River
Email: info@bridgetonowhere.co.nz
Web: www.bridgetonowhere.co.nz