Wanganui

Whanganui River Road Mail Tour "we go to places the others don't" Enjoy a unique opportunity in one of the most beautiful areas of New Zealand. Join the Mailman any weekday as he delivers mail and supplies to residents of the River Valley. Experience Whanganui National Park's historic and scenic River Valley Road. Operiki is the morning tea stop on the river road mail run. Visit our photo gallery for other Mail Tour attractions Visit scenic spots en route to Pipiriki, the heart of the Whanganui National Park: Operiki Gardens, the Jerusalem Convent, the Kawana Flour Mill, various Marae, and the Morikaunui Station. See New Zealands bush forest and amazing scenery. Hear commentary on the historic features of life on the Whanganui River. The Whanganui River Road Mail Tour will also deliver and pick up canoe parties to any part of the river, deliver trampers to on and off points on the Matemateaonga Track and link up with jet-boat trips from Pipiriki to the Drop Scene and Bridge to Nowhere. $55.00 per person includes morning tea. Group discounts available Order a picnic lunch @ $12.00 per person or bring your own. (there is no opportunity to purchase refreshments on the trip) A morning pick-up from your city accommodation at a time to be arranged –- returns mid to late afternoon. Historic early Settlers cottage, used by canoers and trampers today. Include a Jet-Boat Trip Please contact us for transport to Pipiriki and Jet Boat arrangements. Jet Boat Trips are subject to minimum numbers. Jet Boat Trip to the Bridge to Nowhere $115 pp       Road Transport Monday - Friday $55.00 pp Saturday - Sunday $60.00 pp

Whanganui Tours Ltd, 10 Porritt St, Wanganui Phone 06 347 7534 or 027 201 2472 or Fax 06 3477533

Canoe the Whanganui River Travel the Whanganui River Road with Whanganui Tours Mail Coach to Pipiriki, then canoe down. Canoe the river where early maori and european settlers travelled. A fun, safe canoeing experience through stunning native bush. For your safety and enjoyment you will be accompanied on the river by one of our experienced river guides. Transport $45 per person 2 x man Canadian Canoe   and all equipment hire $70 per day Single canoe hire $35 per day River Guide $120 per day per group With a 7.30am pick up from your Wanganui accommodation we will travel through the historic Whanganui River Valley to Pipiriki where your fun canoeing experience begins. Canoe down from Pipiriki with easy to follow instructions. On completion of your canoe trip the Whanganui River Road Mail Coach will meet you and return to Wanganui. Canoe Party Transport: We will transport your party and canoes to any pick and drop off points between Wanganui and Taumaranui. Prices on application. We also offer a Jet Boat / Canoe option with Whanganui Scenic Experience Jet.

Whanganui Tours Ltd, 10 Porritt St, Wanganui Phone 06 347 7534 or 027 201 2472 or Fax 06 3477533

TRAMPERS TRANSPORT Whanganui Tours offer a very competitive transport service to the Matemateaonga Track and Atene Skyline Walkway. Matemateaonga Track A complete "Package Deal" which includes: Transport from Wanganui to Stratford Track end plus Pipiriki to Wanganui. Or Pipiriki to Wanganui then direct to Stratford Track end. - Car storage in Wanganui or Pipiriki - Transport by experienced trampers - Jet Boat taxi bookings made for you - Full Whanganui River Road commentary with the River Road Mailman - Optional overnight stay at the Bridge To Nowhere Lodge - Optional Bridge To Nowhere visit - Ask about the option of cycling back down the Whanganui River Road or Canoeing down river. We will quote on track transport using your own vehicle or "car ferry" your vehicle to the track end. Road Transport Costs     1 - 3 people $380 4 or more people please add $25 pp on to $380 Jet Boat taxi $60 pp   Atene Skyline Walkway Wanganui To Atene Skyline Track (weekdays via the Mail Coach) $30 return Wanganui To Atene Skyline Track (Saturday and Sunday) $35 return (min 3 persons)

Whanganui Tours Ltd, 10 Porritt St, Wanganui Phone 06 347 7534 or 027 201 2472 or Fax 06 3477533