3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 October, 2025
4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 November, 2025
2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 30 December, 2025
6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 January, 2026
3, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 February, 2026
3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 March, 2026
7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 April, 2026
Period 1 Jul 2025
- 30 Jun 2026
Adult NZD $1,395.00
Child NZD $1,195.00
Please call by the base at 6 Tay Street, Ohakune, the day before to collect your dry bags for packing.
Child rate applies to 15 years and under.
Transport to and from the Whanganui River from Ohakune is in a minibus.
Pick up from accommodation or the bus or train station can be arranged. Please indicate at time of booking.
There are no additional costs. All meals are included in the price of the trip.
Price includes: Accommodation, all meals, transfers, canoes, life-jackets, waterproof storage barrels and camera case, camping equipment, guide.
Grade: B
Average of 5-6 hrs physical activity per day
At times carrying small backpack of 4-5kgs
No hiking experience necessary
Reasonable standard of fitness required
The paddling is easy and our usual relaxed pace leaves you time to explore and enjoy the unique scenery of the Whanganui National Park – with the usual river and campsite fun!
3 nights camping (1 of these nights you camp near a lodge). Motel-type accommodation at Ohakune before and after the journey is available from $140 per night for 2 people. Extra person is NZ$20. Motel includes a kitchen with electric hob & microwave, one room with queen, single, & double sofa bed. Ensuite, Sky satellite TV, electric blankets, etc. Please advise when booking if you would like this booked for you.
Consider your clothing in two parts; what you will wear canoeing and what you will need in camp. Work on the assumption that your canoeing clothes will get wet so you must have a dry change for campwear. Polypropylene/thermal wear is good as it is warm when wet, fast drying and lightweight.
Cotton is cold when wet – so if it is raining wool or polypropylene is better. You can use the checklists below to help you when packing for your trip.
Canoeing Clothes:
Camping Clothes:
Supplied:
Sleeping bags are available for hire (requests for hired sleeping bags must be made at least 5 days before the departure date):
Maximum baggage weight allowed is 8kg
Each season brings new guides from New Zealand and around the world. All are river professionals and great cooks as well! We are the only company on the Whanganui river that hires guides with river rescue qualifications and Canoe specific guiding certificates. Your safety, comfort and river experience is our total priority!!
Payment:
For bookings four or more months before the departure, a 25% deposit can be paid with the remainder due 95 days before your trip. For bookings within four months of the departure, full payment is required.
Cancellations:
More than 60 days: $85 per person cancellation fee
59 - 30 days: $200 per person cancellation fee
29 - 10 days: 50% of full ticket price
9 days or less prior to departure: No Refund
We strongly recommend that you have comprehensive travel insurance.
