WHANGANUI RIVER ADVENTURES 

The Bridge To Nowhere 

Tour to the Whanganui River's Historic Landmark “The Valley of Abandoned Dreams” better known as “The bridge to nowhere”.

Manganui O Te Ao River

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. 

The Onedayer Adventure

We start with the Bridge to Nowhere Tour then includes Jet boat back down Whanganui River 22kms and do an unguided 2 hours canoe or kayak (last 10 kms) back to Pipiriki stopping and exploring along the way. 

The Overnighter 

Enjoy the history that we share during our guided jet boat, walk to the Bridge to Nowhere. Followed by paddling down the Whanganui River to Tieke Kainga/hut in the afternoon.

Day 2 is spent paddling from Tieke Kainga/hut back to Pipiriki (20kms). This takes 4-5 hours to paddle and you pass through some of the best scenery on the Whanganui River, with long flat sections of water and also some rapids to keep it refreshing.

Traveller with little time 

Jetboat upriver for 13 kms we will kit you out in your own canoe for you to paddle down the Whanganui River to Pipiriki, while immersing yourself in the beauty of the Whanganui Rivers most secnic landscape, deep river gorges and some of the more exciting rapids along the way

Matemateaonga Track Tramp 

Take advantage of a 3-4 day tramp along the Matemateaonga Range at your own pace taking into account the magnificent views of Mt Ruapehu in the far distant bush clad hills, farmlands and lowland forests of the Waimarino.

8-10 hrs

Mountain Biking

We can cater for all group sizes where we will pick you up at Mountain Bike Station and transport you to the Ruatiti Road end (1 hour) where you start your ride and then Whanganui River Adventures will pick you up at the Mangapurua landing with our Jet Boats (Forest Green and Black Colour) and jet boat you 32  km's back to Pipiriki where Mountain Bike Station  passenger van will return you back to your accommodation.
.*includes GPS Tracker,Map and briefing

Allow 8 - 10 hours 
Price $150 pp 
Minimum numbers apply

Whanganui River & Road Combo

A unique travel experience on this tour as mail and supplies are delivered to the residents of the historic Whanganui River Road. Upon your arrival in Pipiriki you will join Whanganui River Adventures on the “Bridge to Nowhere” tour.