Whanganui Tours

Whanganui Tours is a locally owned and operated tour company based in Whanganui, New Zealand.

The company specializes in escorted scenic tours, cycle trail support, and river journeys in and around the Whanganui River Valley and wider Ruapehu region. The team at Whanganui Tours is made up of locals who travel the Whanganui River Road daily, delivering the Rural Mail. They offer a unique Scenic Mail Run and Cycle Trail tour combinations including fully supported Mountains to Sea - Nga Ara Tuhono adventures, river journeys, and more. Whanganui Tours is a great option for those looking to discover the local area, needing support for their cycle tour plans, or wanting to discover somewhere new.

One of the tours offered by Whanganui Tours is the Hikoi o Te Awa, which is available from October to April. On Day 1, the tour includes a Mail Run Tour, The Bridge to Nowhere Tour, and a 2-hour unguided canoe on the Whanganui River. The group stays at Pipiriki Campground. On Day 2, the tour includes discovering the Whanganui River Road by cycle, a section of the Mountain's to Sea Cycle Trail not to be missed, staying the last night at...

The Whanganui Journey is a popular attraction in the area, and Whanganui Tours offers support for those looking to experience it. The land around the Whanganui River Journey is remote and rugged. Beginning just out of Taumuranui, visitors will soon experience steep-sided forested valleys that stretch as far as the eye can see. As visitors wind their way down the Whanganui River, the land rises steeply on all sides, providing the sensation of being cradled deep in the heart of the forest. Visitors will sleep in Poukaria Campsite, where they'll be able to look and listen for kereru, tui, and fantail.

Whanganui Tours is highly recommended for those looking for a unique and authentic experience in the Whanganui River Valley and wider Ruapehu region. The company offers a range of tours and activities, including cycle trail support, river journeys, and scenic tours. Visitors will benefit from the team's local knowledge and expertise, as well as their commitment to sharing the area's rich history and culture. They work with locals across the valleys and bring their knowledge borne of their whakapapa to the area and bountiful manaakitanga to share.