Whanganui River Adventures

"Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au"

I AM THE RIVER, THE RIVER IS ME

Be immersed and explore the natural & untouched Whanganui River on one of our Jet Boat or Pre–European local culture and our personal stories by local river Driver/Guides and our local people (tangata whenua o te awa) – for a truly unique experience and a mind full of treasured memories.

CANOE/KAYAK TOURS:

These tours are available only during the summer months of October to April and are dependant on conditions.

JETBOAT TOURS:

Winter Operating Days: Weekday-Wednesday, Weekend-Saturday or Sunday
Summer Operating Days: 7 days (Monday - Sunday)
Group Bookings: 8 or more please CALL us direct if you have a preferred day

TAKEAWAY SHOP:

Winter Hours: 1st May – October (Closed)
Summer Hours: 1st Nov – 30th April (Open 7 days)

PIPIRIKI CAMPGROUND & CABINS:

Winter Dates: 1st June - 1 September 2025 (Closed)
Summer Dates: 2nd September - 1st June 2026 (Open 7 days)

IMPORTANT CLOSURE NOTICES:

Refer to Conservation Department and Mountains to Sea Websites for all Track conditions – Closures and Openings in the Whanganui National Park.

Secure Car parking & Toilets available to our Customers.

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Take one of our winter jet boat tours:

Bridge to Nowhere Tour

4.5 hours

This tour is one of the most memorable experiences that brings you so close to an era of the past and present time, a tour that will surprise you with special thoughts of what might have been?

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Manganui o te Ao River

45 minutes

This tour takes you up the Whanganui River to the famous “Drop Scene” area. The name originates from the musical hall days of the 1900’s. This area consists of three 3 caves.

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