Compare the Gear
There's a big difference in what you get to canoe or kayak the Whanganui River...
We're great believers in the John Ruskin school of thought that you can never pay too much, but you can pay too little. Prices on the Whanganui River are very competitive and often the only cash difference is about $5 per head. But what you get for your money can vary greatly, including your canoe or kayak.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our gear and, in particular, our waterproof barrels that we imported specially from the EU. And then there's our maps - full colour with loads of information and GPS co-ordinates. Some operators only give you the DOC brochure that DOC says specifically should NOT be used as a map. Plus - new in 2007-08, information sheets to help you identify birds and animals on the river, plus our free recycling bags and instructions,
We also provide the little things, like elastic strips to hold your sunnies on if you fall out; extra rope to tie things in.
And if you haven't got something or forgotten it, we'll often throw that in for free.
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This is what you get for waterproof storage in an Old Town Canadian canoe |
We provide full colour informative maps with GPS co-ordinates and lots of detail. |
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Our vehicles, two of which are air conditioned, are among the best being used to transport canoes to and from the Whanganui River. We are a licenced Public Service Operator and all our drivers have Passenger Service Endorsement licences. |
Some of our information sheets to help you get the most from your trip on the river.
