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Whanganui River Adventures - Whanganui River Jet Boat & Canoe Tours - Whanganuiriveradventures.co.nz
Book your Whanganui River jet boat tour to discover the stunning Whanganui River and Bridge to Nowhere. Top tour operator as voted by trip advisor.
About Whanganui River Adventures & Pipiriki Campinground
Kia ora
Nau mai, haere mai, local Maori Tourism Business based in Pipiriki owned by river locals (tangata whenua) – Ken & Josephine Haworth – come with many years of Jetboating experience on the river (Awa). They have lived in the middle reaches of this river valley their entire lives along with their own family (whanau), growing up with the history and stories passed down to them from their parents, grandparents and their generation before them, this is some of what they are able to share with you. It is with their experience, local knowledge, love and respect for the river that they take great pride in delivering to you the only authentic and personalised service during your tour.
Josephine is the 3rd generation in her family to be involved in jet boating on the Whanganui River, this family has been jet boating for half a century, jet boating has always been a big part of their history. Ken’s family have been Commercial jet boating since 1970’s, he first started driving Commercially in 1985 partnering up with his parents – Ken and Raewyn Haworth in their family Commercial Jet boat Business – Pipiriki Jet Boat Tours (sold in 1988) original owners of Bridge to Nowhere Jet boat Tours & Lodge (established in 1989).
Later on – Ken and Josephine purchased the family business until 1998. Started Pipiriki Jet Boat Tours again in 2002, then in Sept, 2003 purchased – Riverspirit Jet Boat Tours, combined the business with the present business to this date. Now, the proud owner/operators of our own success – “Whanganui River Adventures”.
More about us:
- Whanganui River Adventures is the only local Maori owned Commercial Jet boat Tours based in Pipiriki
- Local Whanau Driver/Guides – have many years of Commercial and Jet Boat Driving Experience.
- Audited annually by NZ Maritime Safety Authority – MSA No: JO522
- Member of NZ Jetboat Association.
- Member of NZCJBA and TIANZ
- Member of Whanganui River Road Marketing Cluster
- DOC Concessionaire – Whanganui National Park
Contact Whanganui River Adventures & Pipiriki Campinground
| Address : | 2522 Pipiriki Raetihi Road R.D.6 Pipiriki, Whanganui River Adventures & Pipiriki Campinground Whanganui River Road, Wanganui 4576, New Zealand |
| Phone : | 📞 +887 |
| Postal code : | 4576 |
| Website : | http://whanganuiriveradventures.co.nz/ |
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Ron Lopert on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I am a repeat customer after enjoying a OneDayer back in October, kayaking the last third of the trip back from Bridge to Nowhere. Ken and Thomas are both friendly knowledgeable helpful guides. And the office staff were just lovely. I'll be back again in Spring for another jet boat and kayak trip!
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Rupert Burton on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great day out: jet boat, picturesque bridge to nowhere and easy canoe back to the landing along the mighty Whanganui. Kids loved it. Guide had just the right level of information and quiet time to enjoy them scenery.
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Rebecca Spencer on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review of campground
We were staying just one night while doing Mountains to Sea cycle tour but in hindsight I’d have loved to stay an extra night or two - it’s so peaceful and beautiful there.
The campground itself is a large circle of well-tended grass, nice and flat. There are also a few units for those without tents. Just up on the hill are the facilities, nothing fancy but everything you need. I couldn’t get the shower to go very hot but my friend had no issues earlier in the evening so the water may still have been re heating.
There’s a kitchen for campers to use and a shop that does takeaway food in the evenings,and a lovely lounge area with couches, puzzles and books. The owners are super helpful and friendly.
The river is a 500m walk down the hill and is so nice to swim in on a hot day.
The drive from Ohakune to Whanganui (or vice versa) that passes this place is just stunning, such a beautiful part of the country and this camp ground lived up to the setting. Highly recommend!
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Denis Tinkler on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Had a fantastic time on our trip to the Bridge to Nowhere. Ken was a wonderful knowledgeable guide and a safe driver. All the staff here were very friendly. The Whanganui river was beautiful. Would highly recommend this trip.
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Josh Cox on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Professional kiwi style honest adventure. Beautiful ride up the river and some fun on the way back down. Great snippets of history. Courtesy shown to avoid the many kayaks on the river. The owner/driver had personal family history in the area which was great to learn about
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Jameel Hussein on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ken was a great guide! He has lived in the area his whole life so we got a great insight into the river and surrounding areas. Such great value for money as we got a long ride in the jet boat as well as a nice walk and explanation of the bridge to no where. Everyone is lovely and it is great to support a Maori business. Would recommend! Thanks very much
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Bette Cosgrove on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ken's local knowledge is the secret ingredient to his jetboat guided tours on the awa, with plenty of history and stories thrown in . We really enjoyed our walk up to the Bridge to Nowhere. What a super special place to visit.
Would love to return and use the little campground at Pipiriki as a base for further exploration.
Seeing the awa valley from Ken's jet boat was a truly magical part of our Forgotten World Adventures 'Rhine of the Pacific' Tour.
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L Solomon on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Had an amazing day with this great company! Really professional and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our guide Thomas was really knowledgeable and made the whole experience extra special. Would highly recommend the full day out with the jet boat to the bridge to nowhere and canoe trip part of the way back. A day to remember!
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