The Whanganui River
Onedayer Adventure Jetboat tour
(6 - 7 hours)
Join Whanganui River Adventures on the "best oneday tour" available on the majestic Whanganui River departing from PIPIRIKI, we jetboat upriver for 32kms (55mins) through fern and flax cloaked gorges, along the way your local driver/guides - Ken or Thomas will stop and share with you historical and scenic points of interest along the way.
After arriving at the Mangapurua Landing, you will be guided on a gentle 40 minute walk to the "Bridge to Nowhere" where you will stop for lunch on this historical monument of a bygone era and learn the history from your local guide.
On your return back down river by jetboat, we will stop 10kms before Pipiriki and after instructions and a demonstration on how to operate your canoe, we will let you paddle yourself back to Pipiriki (2 - 3 hrs) soaking up the afternoon sun and enjoying nature at it's finest.
What to bring
Lunch, drinking water
Suitable walking footwear and warm jacket
Light clothing for canoeing
(NO DENIM TROUSERS)
Sunscreen/hat
Sunglasses
We provide
Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and Biscuits
Departure Notes
All our tours depart from Pipiriki.
Departure time
(September - April) 10.30 am
Please confirm your tour, passenger numbers and contact details when booking.
This Tour operates during Summer Season of Sept - April (weather and river conditions permitting).
Actual Departure Time listed, check-in 30 minutes before is recommended.
Price $145.00 pp
Prices valid from 1/05/11 to 30/04/12.
Price subject to change without notice. Prices listed are retail only, please call for group booking prices.
Children (5 - 15 years) – half price ($72.50)
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Minimum numbers apply
