Choose Your Own Adventure
Owhango Adventures operate Whanganui River Canoe Journeys down the Whanganui River. We offer equipment for your own canoe hire on the Whanganui River or Guided Canoe adventures.
The classic Whanganui River Journey is now classified one of New Zealand’s Great Walks and even though a river journey it is rated as one of New Zealand’s finest treks or journeys. At Owhango Adventures we can help with canoe hire for the Whanganui River.
We offer a Cultural Guided Whanganui River Canoe Journey which can provide you with a memorable experience for a relatively modest cost.
Our self guided options start at $100 per person for a 1 day excursion.
Contact Us for more information about our free accommodation for canoeists offer.
Owhango Adventures provide Canadian Canoe hire which are larger canoes built to deal with the type of trips we run on the Whanganui River.
We offer Camping Canoe Trips where we can help you book camp-sites along the river for your Whanganui River canoe adventure.
Canoe Adventures
Owhango Adventures offers canoe journeys on the stunning Whanganui River. Whether you’re after a self-guided paddle with quality gear or a fully guided adventure, we’ve got everything you need to explore this iconic river your way.
Why Choose Us
Qualified Team
Our Qualified Cultural Navigators love to share their homelands and stories as you traverse the Whanganui River.
Born and Bred
Born and bred on the banks of the Whanganui River, we have a cultural experience waiting to share with you in our own backyard.
Best Location
Ideally located in the central Ruapehu Region, surrounded by scenic bush and the Whanganui and Whakapapa Rivers on our doorstep.
Fully Licensed
One of a small few who are authorised by DOC (Department of Conservation) as a licensed operator on the Whanganui River.