Manawatu - Wanganui

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Manawatu - Wanganui

Raw and real. The Whanganui river is a major artery that has fed culture and change, shaping Aotearoa.

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River Quarters overlooking the Whanganui River

Experience kayaking, jet boating and glamping on the beautiful Whanganui River and stay in relaxed surrounds with spectacular views, wake to a...

Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Track

Apiti, Western Ruahine Forest Park

Time: 45 min

Bridge to Nowhere

Bridge to Nowhere Walk

Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Valleys

approx 4.6 km return | 1 hour 15 minutes return

Retro Playground

Knights-Shorts Loop Track

Apiti, Western Ruahine Forest Park

Time: 8 - 10 hr

Mangahao Makahika Track

Mangaore, Tararua Forest Park

Time: 6 - 7 hrs going south, 7- 8 hrs going north, Distance: 15 km

Over looking the iconic
Bridge to Nowhere

The one-stop shop for Whanganui River experiences.

Enjoy a scenic paddle on the Whanganui River.

The best away-from-civilisation experience ever

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Horse back riding, horse trekking and trail riding in the northern Rangitikei, a particularly beautiful part of New Zealand. Rides from two hours...

Fly fox (zipline)

For thrilling adventures in velocity and adrenalin, visit Mokai Gravity Canyon, Taihape

Whanganui Journey

Whanganui National Park

Time: Up to 5 days, Distance: 145 km

Cruising at 11 about to depart

Relax on Waimarie Paddle Steamer. Listen to the commentary; visit the engine room and maybe throw some coal in the firebox; meet the homing pigeons...

1.3 km return | 30 minutes return

1 km return | 30 minutes return

Rangiwahia Hut

Deadmans Track - Rangiwahia, Western Ruahine Forest Park

Time: 2 days