Guided Canoe Tours and Kayaking Adventures in New Zealand. Join us on Rangitikei and Whanganui River Trips to see this beautiful part of the country in style - with our professional, experienced & safe guides, Gourmet food and High Quality equipment.
Join our most popular Guided Whanganui River adventure. A once-in-a-lifetime experience and unforgettable escape, Perfect for disconnecting from devices and reconnecting with
Starting at Whakahoro covering 90km to Pipiriki. Great for those with a little more time than the 3 Day Whanganui tour and would like to relax and experience as much as possible
A Popular choice for fit backpackers or fit adults who are short on time and enjoy a challenge. It is also a great option early in the summer season when the river is generally a
(90km) If you have only 3 days but still want to relax or if you feel nervous, this Whanganui River journey guided tour is for you. Our Voyager canoes are 6 seater craft so the
Our 4 day Rangitikei River Kayaking trip is not for the faint of heart! Containing countless rapids and tricky currents, this trip is sure to get your blood pumping and heart
The 3 day trip takes in the end of the upper gorge of this part of the river -Beautiful steep gorge walls, train viaducts above you and lots of small, fun rapids.
A fun introduction to the mighty Rangitikei river. This trip starts at on the river at Mokai and covers the deep papa gorges down the river to Mangaweka.
This is a great day trip for those wanting some mild whitewater excitement, and a variety of scenery-deep papa gorges, river flats, railway viaducts, and the old Mangaweka Power
We were part of a group of 8 friends doing the 3 day trip with Phil and Wai as guides. They were both terrific and very organised. Phil is excellent explaining how to manoeuvre through the rapids and the safety control was first class.
52Diane
This was out and out one of the best experiences I've ever had. The trip exceeded my expectations in every department. The hospitality was second to none and the care taken for all of us was outstanding. Safety was never forgotten and was balanced with a load of fun and great humour...
Simon Christie
Did the 3-day guided canoe trip down the Whanganui river with Phil and Simon as our guides. Even though all of us were first-time canoeists and a few of us were non-swimmers, they looked after us very well and were amazing at teaching us the skills we needed to keep ourselves safe. The...
Mark Loh
Absolutely amazing experience with Canoe safaris! We did a 4-day canoe trip in the Whanganui river with Canoe safaris. Our guides, Phil and Ian are highly experienced, professional and helpful. Almost everything we need were provided, including tent, 3-meals everyday plus snacks, life jacket,...
Mandy Qiu
Had the most enjoyable trip in my life. Took the 4 day canoe safari down the Wanganui river. We thoroughly enjoyed it, couldn't have asked for better guides, Erin and Jordan. Their knowledge and expertise was invaluable. The scenery was out of this world, at times we felt as though no one...
Sharon Gamble
I would like to thank Mike, Stefan and Sophie for a great rafting experience on the Mohaka River. They were all such fun, very experienced and wonderful chefs too. Certainly a fantastic holiday and one to be recommended. So a big thank you for making it happen.
Sinda Hall
We had a magic 4 days on the Whanganui thanks to Kirsty Phil Keira and Jackson. The equipment, food, guiding and training were faultless. Phil's instruction was enough to make us confident on the river without overloading two novices and Keira's and Jackson's enthusiasm and...
Larry B, New Zealand
SIMPLY SENSATIONAL. Just completed the 3 day trip. Our guides Wilson and Gregor were fantastic. Cool, clear, calm (even when I tipped the wife out of our canoe). Always felt safe, always felt informed. The food was sensational. From the time we were greeted to the time we departed, I was very...
Warren J, Christchurch, NZ
A couple of good mates decided we'd do this trip some time ago and Canoe Safari's helped make it happen. Alex, Bailey, Lesley and Canon our guides / hosts were absolutely amazing. Scenery was stunning - seems like little has changed on the landscape in hundreds of years... still...
Hawkdwn
We did the 5 day, fully guided and catered river journey, with our four children and three other families. This was truly one of the best holidays we have ever had. Phil and Ian, our guides, organised every detail. It was enormous fun canoeing down the river, jumping off rocks and canyoning. We...
Sarah Scott-Brown
