Days
3
Pricing From
$1295
Difficulty
2
The Whanganui National Park has rugged terrain covered in lush native forest with the Whanganui River flowing through it. The river from Taumarunui to Pipiriki is part of the Department of Conservation ‘Great Walk' network. The 3 day Whakahoro to Pipiriki section is the most popular canoeing section. From Whakahoro, the only access out is by canoe and this remoteness with forest filtered fresh air makes for a rejuvenating holiday. The Canadian Canoes used, are well suited for the rapids and the long still water of the gorges and they hold plenty of gear. Luxuries are a must!
Whanganui River Canoeing New Zealand is rich with Maori and European history, the largest reminder of which, is the famous ‘Bridge to Nowhere'. Just like the early explorers, you will see the spectacular sheer gorges rising hundreds of metres to distant ridges and hopefully hear a Kiwi calling, while eating dinner under the stars.
Your guides are qualified, experienced and personable, whose sole purpose is to ensure you have a safe, enjoyably and memorable adventure. There are many marvels and obstacles on the journey where our guides willingly offer their experience and anecdotes. Equally there are times where you are left to absorb the tranquillity and solitude.
We have guided clients of all ages, between 4, and our favourite, a beautiful 84 years young!
Difficulty: 2
Start: National Park or Whakapapa Village (7:30am)
Finish: National Park or Whakapapa Village (late afternoon)
Includes:
Included
Guide/s
Transport. Between the start and end of the tour and the Adrift Tongariro base included.
All canoe equipment. Canoe, dry barrels for your gear, PFD’s, paddles.
Accommodation. Department of Conservation camping passes
All meals. All meals (vegetarian available on request at time of booking), nourishments and basic needs whilst on tour.
All cooking and camping equipment. Including tents and sleeping mats
Not Included
Accommodation transfers are not available with this tour. We recommend that clients with their own vehicles self drive to our shop. Clients can park their vehicle outside the Adrift Tongariro base safely, at no cost for the trip.
Clothing and gear hire is not included in this tour.
The Whanganui National Park has rugged terrain covered in lush native forest with the Whanganui River flowing through it. The river from Taumarunui to Pipiriki is part of the Department of Conservation ‘Great Walk' network. The 3 day Whakahoro to Pipiriki section is the most popular canoeing section. From Whakahoro, the only access out is by canoe and this remoteness with forest filtered fresh air makes for a rejuvenating holiday. The Canadian Canoes used, are well suited for the rapids and the long still water of the gorges and they hold plenty of gear. Luxuries are a must!
Whanganui River Canoeing New Zealand is rich with Maori and European history, the largest reminder of which, is the famous ‘Bridge to Nowhere'. Just like the early explorers, you will see the spectacular sheer gorges rising hundreds of metres to distant ridges and hopefully hear a Kiwi calling, while eating dinner under the stars.
Your guides are qualified, experienced and personable, whose sole purpose is to ensure you have a safe, enjoyably and memorable adventure. There are many marvels and obstacles on the journey where our guides willingly offer their experience and anecdotes. Equally there are times where you are left to absorb the tranquillity and solitude.
We have guided clients of all ages, between 4, and our favourite, a beautiful 84 years young!
Arrive at National Park Village. Make contact with us and pick-up your dry barrels.
You will be picked up from your National Park accommodation about 8.00am. This day involves a 6-hour paddle to John Coull Hut. We will be passing the Mangapapa and Ohauora campsites at 2 hrs and 4-hrs paddling, respectively. Just before the Ohauora Campsite is Tamatea's Cave.
Today we have a 5-hour paddle from John Coull Hut to Tieke Marae. Passing Mangawaiti and the Upper Mangapurua campsites at one and a half hour intervals. Just before the Mangapurua Campsite is the track up to the Bridge to Nowhere (1.5 hour return walk).
From Tieke, it is a four hour paddle to Pipiriki and at 2 pm we will be met by our transport which will take us back to National Park Village by 4.30 pm. But before that, where we will pass the Ngaporo Campsite, successfully negotiate the 3 largest rapids of the journey including the Ngaporo Rapid and the infamous Autapu Rapid. WhoHa!
Arrive at National Park Village. Make contact with us and pick-up your dry barrels.
You will be picked up from your National Park accommodation about 8.00am. This day involves a 6-hour paddle to John Coull Hut. We will be passing the Mangapapa and Ohauora campsites at 2 hrs and 4-hrs paddling, respectively. Just before the Ohauora Campsite is Tamatea's Cave.
Today we have a 5-hour paddle from John Coull Hut to Tieke Marae. Passing Mangawaiti and the Upper Mangapurua campsites at one and a half hour intervals. Just before the Mangapurua Campsite is the track up to the Bridge to Nowhere (1.5 hour return walk).
From Tieke, it is a four hour paddle to Pipiriki and at 2 pm we will be met by our transport which will take us back to National Park Village by 4.30 pm. But before that, where we will pass the Ngaporo Campsite, successfully negotiate the 3 largest rapids of the journey including the Ngaporo Rapid and the infamous Autapu Rapid. WhoHa!
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