Travelling upstream into the middle reaches of the Whanganui River you will feel as if time has stood still. Pristine native bush cloaks the banks and you will see deep gorges covered with ferns, caves, rapids and other unique and amazing scenery.Your guide will share stories of the Awa (Maori for “river”) with you and show you some of the secrets of this historic and cultural icon.

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owned and operated by locals Ken and Josephine Haworth, we are a Commercial Jetboat and Canoe business based in Pipiriki and come with many years of experience. It is with this experience, our local knowledge, our love and respect for the river that locals Ken, Josephine and their families grew up with.

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Whanganui River Canoes is a small, locally owned and operated business based in Raetihi at the Raetihi Holiday Park. All trips leave from here, so you can leave your vehicles safe in the knowledge that they are secure.

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Whanganui River Road Tours is a group interactive, cultural and scenic tour, providing access to the lower and middle reaches of the Whanganui River valley, it’s culture, history and National Park.

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Mr Hatrick's Motor Vessel Wairua - A genuine vintage riverboat

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At Whanganui Scenic Experience Jet we make sure your time with us is an experience, not just a tour.

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The Whanganui River and Whanganui River Road are both rich in history and legend. In the early 19th century the Whanganui River was the link from Wanganui to northern areas. Wellington to Wanganui involved travel by sea or rail and access to further north was by Riverboats to Taumaranui.

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