Whanganui River trip 14-20 April

Whanganui River trip - 14-20 April

Join Pete on his annual 6 day trip down the Whanganui River.  This is a trip that everyone should do at least once - some enjoy it so much they do it every year!  We meet at Ohinepane on Saturday 14 April, where we set up camp and shuttle the cars back to Taumaranui where they stay for the duration.  Next morning, after Pete's briefing, we hit the water for 6 days of adventure.

This is a true wilderness experience. Please note that in 6 days we cover approximately 120 km and the daily distances vary between 10-30km, all downstream so not too difficult.  This is an easy Grade 2 river with about 150 rapids. These are not difficult and are well within the capabilities of confident beginners.   There is no communication with the outside world and we are totally self-reliant. The campsites consist of a small shelter with a water tank, long drop toilets, some flat(ish) places where you can pitch your tent.

Pete is head chef, but everyone else pitches in to help with cooking and/or cleaning up. 

Cost is $295. This includes food, camp fees, permits, transportation from the end back to the cars.  It does not include kayak hire, alcohol, snack food, or ice-creams on the way back to Taumaranui in the bus. 

There is a limit of 40 places which will fill fast but we will have a standby list in case of cancellations.  A $100 deposit is required to hold your place.  As there are up-front costs, if you cancel, this deposit is refundable only when someone takes your place.