Whanganui River Guided Trips

This is a great weekend getaway for you, your family or friends on the beautiful Whanganui river. A two-day Yeti Tour starts at Ohinepane, approximately 20km downriver from Taumarunui. Here the river winds its’ way through a mixture of willow lined river flats, farmland and steep bush clad slopes. The trip ends just as we enter the main gorges of the Whanganui National Park. View Whanganui river map
There is plenty of time for you to explore some interesting historical sites close to the river, including the Nukunuku Museum and the Maraekowhai Niu Poles. The exit point for this trip is Whakahoro. A great weekend trip for family groups and social clubs.

Are you the type of person who is fit but has little time? This trip is designed for you!
The 3-day trip starts down the river at Whakahoro where the main part of the National Park begins. This trip covers the most scenic sections of the river with its’ bush lined gorges and spectacular waterfalls.
We visit many places of interest including, Kirikiriroa, one of many old Maori village sites, Tarepokiore, “the whirlpool”, Tamatea Cave, John Coull Hut, Otumangu Landing, the Bridge to Nowhere, The “Drop Scene and Puraroto Caves, on our way to historic Pipiriki. View Whanganui River Map

The 4-day trip starts down the river at Whakahoro where the main part of the National Park begins. This trip covers the most scenic section of the river with its’ bush lined gorges and spectacular waterfalls. The trip is designed to be more relaxing which is ideal for the family or less fit.
We visit many places of interest including, Kirikiriroa, one of many old Maori village sites, Tarepokiore, “the whirlpool”, Tamatea Cave, John Coull Hut, Otumangu Landing, the Bridge to Nowhere, The “Drop Scene and Puraroto Caves, on our way to historic Pipiriki. View Whanganui River Map

Starting at Ohinepane, approx. 20km downriver from Taumarunui, the trip begins at a leisurely pace with time to explore or relax.
This also enables those who have little or no experience in a canoe or kayak time to become familiar with their boats.
There is also plenty of time to explore some interesting historical sites close to the river, including the Nukunuku Museum and the Maraekowhai Niu Poles. As we progress further down the river, the farmland gives way to steep gorges and inaccessible native bush.
Once past Whakahoro, we enter the main part of the spectacular Whanganui National Park. We visit many places of interest including, Kirikiriroa, one of many old Maori village sites, Tarepokiore, “The Whirlpool”, Tamatea Cave, John Coull Hut, Otumangu Landing, the Bridge to Nowhere, The “Drop Scene” and Puraroto Caves, on our way to historic Pipiriki. View Whanganui River map