Whanganui River Canoeing Trip Details

How to make time to canoe or kayak the Whanganui River 5-day trip.

The upper two days are quite different from the rest of the Whanganui Journey. If you are planning to walk the Tongariro Northern Circuit as well, we recommend you consider only doing the one day Tongariro Crossing. You'll see all the scenery and highlights and save yourself two days hard tramping that can be used to canoe or kayak the upper Whanganui River. Whanganui River Canoeing and Kayaking Itineraries

Length	Route	Highlights
1 Hour	Power Paddle Piriaka Power Station to Taumarunui Holiday Park	Kayaks only. Expect to get wet.
Half Day	Splash’nDash Taumarunui - Ohinepane 21.5 km - Approx 4 hrs	Great for those with limited time. Has the most rapids.
2 Days	The Overnighter Taumarunui- Whakahoro	Enjoy rapids and overnight camping.
3 Days	Park Highlights Whakahoro - Pipiriki	Our most popular trip. Whanganui National Park and The Bridge to Nowhere.
4 Days	Ohinepane Special Ohinepane - Pipiriki	Experience rapids and Whanganui National Park.
5 Days	The Ultimate Experience Taumarunui - Pipiriki	The deluxe, covers all features of the river.