For those who enjoy a slow and peaceful pace but are prepared to exert a bit of energy, canoeing or kayaking down the Whanganui, Whakapapa, 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 "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.
Canoe & Kayak - Activities
We have listed 10 Canoe & Kayak products. You can search by name, place or Quality ratings
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,...
More info Make an enquiry11 Kaiteke Road
Email: info@wadeslanding.co.nz
Web: www.whanganui.co.nz/
Tongariro River Rafting
Book online and save on fuel. Save up to 20 cents per litre per person with AA fuel Saver if you book online.
The Tongariro
Whitewater, 2 hours, 13 kilometers, 60 rapids...
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...
More info Make an enquiry29 Findlay Street
Email: stewart@adriftnz.co.nz
Web: www.adriftnz.co.nz
Adventure Outdoors Tongariro NZ
Hiking / Biking / Paddling - Eating / Laughing / Relaxing
NZ Adventure At its Best
Locally owned and operated Adventure Outdoors run personalised and professional tours tailored to suit your...
Email: info@adventureoutdoors.co.nz
Web: www.adventureoutdoors.co.nz/
Whanganui River Canoes
Whanganui River Canoes can help to arrange your next adventure! To organise 1-6 day freedom or guided canoe trip, mountain bike/tramping shuttles or accommodation, contact us.
More info Make an enquiry10 Parapara Road
Email: info@whanganuirivercanoes.co.nz
Web: whanganuirivercanoes.co.nz/
Blazing Paddles Canoe Adventures
Here you will find everything you need to know about canoeing or kayaking the Whanganui River.
We look forward to providing you with an unforgettable experience as you share our Whanganui...
1033 State Highway 4
Piriaka
Email: ebreym@xtra.co.nz
Web: blazingpaddles.co.nz/
Taumarunui Canoe Hire & Jet Boat Tours
As a Whanganui River Canoe Operator it is our pleasure to provide freedom hire for kayaks/canoes, jet boat journeys and cycle hire, through the many rapids and remote majestic gorges,...
More info Make an enquiry292 Hikumutu Road
Email: tmncanoehire@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.taumarunuicanoehire.co.nz/
Yeti Tours
For 2-6 and 10 day guided or freedom hire trips on the Whanganui River. We can provide you with all your gear requirements including a delivery and pickup service, catering...
More info Make an enquiry61 Clyde Street
Email: yeti.tours@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.canoe.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
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...
More info Make an enquiry2513 Pipiriki-Raetihi Road
RD 6
Email: ken.pipiriki@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.whanganuiriveradventures.co.nz