Price from:
167 USD
Duration
30 Hours!
About
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.
Booking Notes
##What you need to bring with you:
Overnight Clothing
Sleeping Bag
Tent
Food
Cooking Utensils
Check in time at our base in Pipiriki is 9am to allow time for loading overnight luggage into water tight barrels.
##IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
***Price does not include overnight pass at Tieke Kainga/Mangapurua or Ngaporo Campsite***
You need to book this on the Whanganui Department of Conservation website.
Canoeing is unguided.
Please check with us before booking to check the availability. Minimum – 2 adults.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
***This tour is dependant on weather and river conditions***
***Check with us about our Accommodation options in Pipiriki***
Whanganui River Adventures have the right to alter, delay or cancel if these conditions are unsuitable.
NOTE:
This is NOT a flat water Canoe/Kayak like on a lake, you will be paddling through some GRADE 2 rapids.
Age restrictions apply.
Cancellation Policy
Outside of emergency situations (eg sudden illness) or marginal weather conditions, where applicable the following cancellation charges apply:
More than 24 hours notice - no charge
Within 24 hours - full charge
Important Information
At Whanganui River Adventures, the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients, staff and other river users is our highest priority. We recognize that all outdoor adventure activities involve an element of risk and that it is not possible to eliminate every hazard. Our approach is to identify hazards, assess and manage risks, and take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that our activities are conducted safely and responsibly.
Our commitment to safety
All aspects of our operations are designed with safety as a priority. Our staff are appropriately trained and experienced and are expected to maintain a high level of competence relevant to the activities they supervise and deliver.
Before participating in an activity, clients will receive appropriate safety information and instructions. Clients are responsible for their own safety and MUST LISTEN TO, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY WHANGANUI RIVER ADVENTURES.
Clients must also inform staff of any relevant medical conditions, injuries, physical limitations or other circumstances that may affect their ability to safely participate in an activity.
Whanganui River Adventures provides equipment appropriate for the activities undertaken. Clients are expected to use all equipment responsibly and in accordance with staff instructions.
All clients Participating in canoeing activities are required to receive and follow the relevant safety briefing and instructions provided by our staff. Prior to commencing a canoe tour, clients are required to read and sign our SAFETY TERMS AND CUSTOMER DECLARATION, confirming that they understand the inherent risks associated with the activity and agree to comply with our safety requirements.
