Current conditions on the Whanganui River
For current Whanganui River conditions, click on one of the links below, or call the Genesis Flow Phone on 07 376 8113 and follow the voice prompts. The Whanganui River is considered unsafe for canoeing when the level at Te Maire is above 1.5 metres. Extreme care should also be exercised when the river is approaching 1.5 metres and the weather forecast is for rain in the Whanganui River headwaters. In these conditions we will not put people on at Cherry Grove, and sometimes not at Ohinepane, but generally it is still safe to put people on at Whakahoro. The best idea is to ring us on 0800 252 946 for an update on expected conditions before you leave home.
Click on river level forecast in left box; then select which of the Whanganui River sites you want to check (Wades Landing, Pipiriki)
Click on river flow forecast in left box; then select which of the Ohura River sites you want to check (Tokirima, Nihoniho)
- Tongariro NP Weather forecast
Cancellation policy
Your safety is important to us and we reserve the absolute right to not put people on when we consider the river conditions or weather forecast are unfavourable, or for any other reason, at our sole discretion. In the event that we consider the river to be unsafe for canoeing, we will fully refund any deposit or other payment made. If we consider the river to be safe for boating and you choose not to go, we reserve the right to keep any deposit or payment made.
