About Whanganui River Adventures
Whanganui River Adventures owns and operates Pipiriki Camping Grounds. Nau Mai, Haere mai (Welcome, welcome).
Your local Tangata Whenua (home people) Hosts – Ken and Josephine Haworth descend from local Hapu (sub-tribe) – Nqati Kurawhatia & Iwi – Te Atihaunui a-papa-rangi (local tribe).
Along with our local village staff, we welcome you to our secluded & secure campground, the perfect place to get away from all the hussle and bustle of the busy town life, or base yourselves, family and friends here & drive 45 mins – 1 hour comfortable to Mt Ruapehu, the popular Tongariro Crossing (1.5 hours), The coach Road (45 mins – 1 hour) and our ever popular The “Bridge to Nowhere” Mountain Bike Track (package options available to suit all) or do the Whanganui River Road Scenic Drive, right on our back door step for the leisurely holiday makers who love nature like us, we live it, love it and breath it. The perfect gettaway.
The Facilities
Our shared campers kitchen, lounge and dining is open planned and comfortable. Facilities includes fridge, oven and stove, microwave, toaster, boiling jug and hot & cold running water. Shared toilets on site. Small basic shelf shop, ice cream assortments and drinks available here.
Hot showers included in tariff. (Day trippers $5 pp)
Small Coin Operated laundrette is also available.
A bike wash is available for staying guests only.
Close-by Attractions
Pipiriki Camping Grounds is also only a 5 minute walk to the Whanganui River, great for the summer time swimming. Ask at our Booking Office about our Canoe / Kayaking tours, stunning scenic jetboat tours, Mountain Bike and walking tracks in the area, this is ONLY a few of the many options or just come and relax here at our secluded campground.
You are only 45 mins to 1 hour comfortable drive to Ohakune (Turoa Skifield town) or 1.5 to 2 hours comfortable drive to Wanganui for a Scenic days drive to town.
"Whanganui River Adventures prides itself on true local and personalised river tours delivering safety to the best of our ability staying 100% true to the essence and authenticity of Whanganui River Adventures service, delivery and experience."
Ken & Josephine Haworth Whanganui River Adventures
Kia ora
Nau mai, haere mai, local Maori Tourism Business based in Pipiriki owned by river locals (tangata whenua) – Ken & Josephine Haworth – come with many years of Jetboating experience on the river (Awa). They have lived in the middle reaches of this river valley their entire lives along with their own family (whanau), growing up with the history and stories passed down to them from their parents, grandparents and their generation before them, this is some of what they are able to share with you. It is with their experience, local knowledge, love and respect for the river that they take great pride in delivering to you the only authentic and personalised service during your tour.
Josephine is the 3rd generation in her family to be involved in jet boating on the Whanganui River, this family has been jet boating for half a century, jet boating has always been a big part of their history. Ken’s family have been Commercial jet boating since 1970’s, he first started driving Commercially in 1985 partnering up with his parents – Ken and Raewyn Haworth in their family Commercial Jet boat Business – Pipiriki Jet Boat Tours (sold in 1988) original owners of Bridge to Nowhere Jet boat Tours & Lodge (established in 1989).
Later on – Ken and Josephine purchased the family business until 1998. Started Pipiriki Jet Boat Tours again in 2002, then in Sept, 2003 purchased – Riverspirit Jet Boat Tours, combined the business with the present business to this date. Now, the proud owner/operators of our own success – “Whanganui River Adventures”.
More about us:
Whanganui River Adventures is the only local Maori owned Commercial Jet boat Tours based in Pipiriki
Local Whanau Driver/Guides – have many years of Commercial and Jet Boat Driving Experience.
Audited annually by NZ Maritime Safety Authority – MSA No: JO522
Member of NZ Jetboat Association.
Member of NZCJBA and TIANZ
Member of Whanganui River Road Marketing Cluster
DOC Concessionaire – Whanganui National Park
