Below are our list of Self Guided and Guided Canoe Trips down the Whanganui River.
Guided Whanganui River Trips
Guided options are available at Owhango Adventures. Contact us for pricing information.
Enhance your Whanganui River Canoe experience by a canoe trip down the river with an experienced local guide.
Our guides come from the local indigenous (Maori) people, who have a detailed knowledge of the Whanganui River and the background to the places you see along the way as well as the history of the area.
Self Guided Canoe Hire
1-day trip
This is a breath taking trip on the upper Whanganui River. The trip starts at Cherry Grove in Taumarunui and ends in Ohinepane further down the river. This trip requires a minimum of 2 people.
Arrive at Owhango Adventures Base at 0745am.
Depart on your River Journey at 0830am.
Arrive back at Owhango Adventures Base at 2pm.
Please call if you have less to see if anyone else is waiting for a full party.
$140 per person (over 14 years old)
$80 per person (under 14 years old)
(Free accommodation could apply)
2-day trip (Taumarunui to Whakahoro)
The 2-day journey starts at Cherry Grove in Taumaranui and ends up in Whakahoro. This 57 kilometre stretch of the Whanganui River passes through classic King Country farmland, and includes many historic sites of interest as well as 79 rapids up to grade 2.
Depart from Owhango Adventures Base on the first day at 0730am.
Arrive back at Owhango Adventures Base on the final day between 2-3pm.
This would be an ideal Group or Club event!
$180 per person (over 14 years old)
$140 per person (under 14 years old)
(Free accommodation could apply)
It is important to book your Department of Conservation (DOC) passes but if you have any difficulty we would be pleased to help you to arrange this.
3-day trip (Whakahoro to Pipiriki)
This 3-day journey takes in the most picturesque part of the Whanganui River from Whakahoro to Pipiriki. This stretch of the river covers 87 kilometres of untouched New Zealand bush, with an abundance of streams and rivers that merge into the Whanganui. You can walk (45 minutes each way) from the Canoe Trip to the Bridge to Nowhere.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/manawatu-whanganui/bridge-to-nowhere/history/
Accommodation on this 3 day journey can be in huts or designated campsites along the river.
We recommend staying at the John Coull and Tieke Kainga campsites.
Depart from Owhango Adventures Base on the first day at 0715am.
Arrive back at Owhango Adventures Base on the last day between 2-3pm.
$190 per person (over 14 years old)
$150 per person (under 14 years old)
(Free accommodation could apply)
It is important to book your Department of Conservation (DOC) passes but if you have any difficulty we would be pleased to help you to arrange this.
4-day trip (Ohinepane to Pipiriki)
An alternative to the 3-day for those with more time, this trip begins shortly before the start of the 3-day in Ohinepane and also finishes in Pipiriki.
As it is a longer journey, you have the option of choosing alternative campsites/huts to avoid crowds.
Depart from Owhango Adventures Base on the first day at 0715am.
Arrive back at Owhango Adventures Base on the last day between 2-3pm.
$205 per person (over 14 years old)
$165 per person (under 14 years old)
(Free accommodation could apply)
It is important to book your Department of Conservation (DOC) passes but if you have any difficulty we would be pleased to help you to arrange this.
5-day trip (The Great River Journey)
This is the official Department of Conservation ‘Great Walk’ which encompasses the entire navigable part of the Whanganui River- 145 kilometers worth of beauty.
Meander down the river at your own pace and take in all of the incredible scenery and history from ‘nui’ pole to the Bridge to Nowhere walk.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/manawatu-whanganui/bridge-to-nowhere/history/ , to the Tieke pa on this once in a lifetime expedition.
Take a ride through New Zealand history and experience this once crucial ‘highway’ of early trade. Serviced huts and campsites available for accommodation.
Depart from Owhango Adventures Base on the first day at 0715am.
Arrive back at Owhango Adventures Base on the last day between 2-3pm.
$205 per person (over 14 years old)
$165 per person (under 14 years old)
(Free accommodation could apply)
It is important to book your Department of Conservation (DOC) passes but if you have any difficulty we would be pleased to help you to arrange this.
Important Information
Owhango Adventures can assist you with the booking of DOC sites along the Whanganui River.
Peak Season 1st October to 30th April
Huts – Adults $30 per person per night, under 17 years of age free.
Campsites – $14 per person per night, under 17 years of age free.
Off-Peak Season 1st May to 30th September
Huts – $15 per person per night, under 17 years of age free.
Campsites – free
It is important to book your Department of Conservation (DOC) passes but if you have any difficulty, we would be pleased to help you to arrange this.
We have for a short time only we are offering FREE accommodation for canoeists; conditions apply.
Please note there is no Cell Phone reception on the Whanganui River Journey.
