Begin your paddle in the heart of the Whanganui National Park

Duration

3 Days

About

For our 3 day trip we recommend you book John Coull and then Tieke or the Bridge to Nowhere Lodge/Campsite. If they are unavailable; give us a call or email before booking other options.

This trip is a fantastic way to see the Whanganui National Park and spend time with friends and family. There is a fair bit of paddling involved each day, so ensure each member of your group has a good fitness level.

Prices:

• $230 per person for a group of 5 or less people
• $220 per person for a group of 6+ people

Minimum booking is for 2 people. If you are paddling alone, please contact us before continuing with the booking.

More info

Suitable for:

• Families with Children aged 7+
• Groups of friends
• Couples looking for a getaway
• Beginner Paddlers

Level: Easy

What to bring

Unguided Tour:

• TENT– even if you have booked Huts/Lodges a tent is a basic requirement for the outdoors. All groups must have a tent or shelter for their trip
• Pots, pans, and eating utensils, can opener as well as dish washing material and tea towels
• Matches or lighter and a gas cooker
• Enough food for the whole trip and for an extra day
• Snacks and nibbles for in between meals
• Toilet paper
• Torch / batteries/headlamp
• Canoeing clothing – layers of clothing that you can easily add and remove. No jeans
• Camping clothing and equipment
• Swim wear
• Complete change of warm clothes
• Shorts
• Towel
• 2-3 x Polypropylene or woollen tops
• Spare light weight top (fleece and wool preferably)
• Sun hat / warm hat
• Warm socks
• Waterproof light weight jacket or Parker
• Beanie (depending on season)
• Wind-proof leggings (optional)
• Shoes suitable for canoeing in, and a separate pair for at the campsites. Please note, jandals, thongs, and flip flops are not suitable for this trip.
• Track suit or poly-pro pants (not jeans or cotton)
• Sleeping bag / sleeping mat
• Wetsuit (optional for colder months)
• Lightweight gloves for warmth or blisters
• Water bottle (and thermos to keep hot drinks handy)
• Basic toiletries (no soap in river)
• Spare plastic bags – for clothing and rubbish
• Sun glasses with strap
• Insect repellent/ Sunscreen
• Small camera – carried in waterproof box (we don’t recommend paddling with any expensive electronics)
• Small pillow (optional)
• Please note, there are rain water tanks at every DOC camp-site approximately every two hours along the river. DOC do advise that you boil or filter the water. It is good outdoor practise to bring plenty of water with you.