The Overnighter - 2 Day Jet Boat and Canoe Tour
2 Days
Adults: $250.00 pp (min 2 adults required)
Children: (7-15yrs) $125.00 pp
Contact us for group bookings
Day 1.
Join us on our guided tour to the ‘Bridge To Nowhere” departing from Pipiriki at 10:00 am. Enjoy the history and stories that we grew up with and share with you along the way to the “Bridge To Nowhere” landing on the jet boats.
Bring your lunch, we supply the tea, coffee and hot chocolate after a 40min walk you arrive at the “Bridge To Nowhere” where you sit back and enjoy lunch while your guide tells you the story of why the “Bridge To Nowhere” is there.
Returning back to the river at approx 2pm your guide will give you a demonstration and safety briefing on how to paddle your canoe. Spend 2 hours (12kms) paddling down to Tieke Kainga/hut in the afternoon.
Day 2.
Your second day is spent paddling from Tieke Kainga/hut back to Pipiriki (20kms). This takes 4-5 hours to paddle and you pass through some of the best scenery on the Whanganui River, with long flat sections of water and also some rapids to keep it refreshing.
CANOE/KAYAK TOURS:
This tour is available only during the summer months of October to April and is dependant on conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
NO ALCOHOL allowed on the river and whilst staying at Tieke Kainga while canoeing
WHAT TO BRING:
Overnight Clothing
Sleeping Bag
Tent
Food
Cooking Utensils
DEPARTURE TIME:
Check in time at our base in Pipiriki is 9am to allow time for loading overnight luggage into water tight barrels.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
***Price does not include overnight pass at Tieke Kainga/Mangapurua or Ngaporo Campsite***
You need to book this on the Whanganui Department of Conservation website.
Canoeing is unguided.
Please check with us before booking to check the availability. Minimum – 2 adults.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
***This tour is dependant on weather and river conditions***
***Check with us about our Accommodation options in Pipiriki***
Whanganui River Adventures have the right to alter, delay or cancel if these conditions are unsuitable.
TOUR AVAILABLE FROM:
Oct – March/April only.
NOTE:
Age restrictions apply.
Turn Away policy:
Maximum weight capacity for our
Canoes – 125kg pp
Kayaks – 95kg pp
Terms & Conditions
Check in:
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.
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
Children Policy:
Children must be 7 years or older to be able to participate in the Canoe/Kayak options. There will be no exceptions made.
Children 5 or 7 - 15 years are half price. Toddlers/Babies 6 months - 4 years old are free.
