Price from:
95 USD
Enjoy local history and stories of the river before you paddle yourselves back to Pipiriki!
Duration:
5 hours
About:
Your driver/guide will jet boat you upriver for 13 kms stopping along the way sharing with you our local history and stories of the river and will give you instructions and a demonstration on how to operate your canoe before you paddle yourself/s back to Pipiriki, exploring and enjoying the native scenery, deep river gorges and some of the more exciting rapids along the way.
More info:
This tour is available only during the summer months of October to April and is dependent on conditions.
What to bring:
Lunch, drinking water
Suitable footwear and warm jacket
Light clothing for canoeing (NO DENIM TROUSERS)
Sunscreen, Insect repellant and hat
Booking Notes
Check-in 30 minutes before is recommended. All our tours depart from Pipiriki unless otherwise stated on the tour page. Price subject to change without notice. Prices listed are retail only, please call for group booking prices.
NOTE: This is NOT a flat water Canoe/Kayak like on a lake, you will be paddling through some GRADE 2 rapids.
Children must be 7 years or older to be able to participate in the Canoe/Kayak options. There will be no exceptions made.
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.
