Gentle Journey
The Whanganui River has been the pathway to the hinterland for many generations of Maori over time and more recently for the European pioneers who left their homelands for a brave new world.

The stories of the journeys of both peoples are integral to the history of this country and it is difficult to visit our area without absorbing some element of this.

Our three hour journeys on the lower river by canoe or kayak from our place at Koriniti to the river landing at Omaka provide an opportunity to travel these ancient paths and to imagine those who have been before us and their lives.

Our trips are backed up by a comprehensive safety plan, and includes paddling instruction and practise in the calm water in front of our place, John will accompany you for the first part of your journey in his handmade wooden boat ‘Te Marena’, we also provide an interpretative map with historical information, and radios for communication with us to ensure we are there to meet you with refreshments at the end of your journey.

We do reserve the right to decide on your ability to make this journey, as although it is a relatively gentle section of river, all water journeys carry an element of risk which we need to minimise.

For all our trips we also reserve the right to cancel if weather and/or river conditions are such that your safety and enjoyment of the experience would be compromised. Please advise us when booking a canoe journey if you have any existing medical conditions, your level of fitness and if you have any previous experience in canoeing or kayaking on rivers. With prior notice we can also arrange coach transport to and from Whanganui if required, which includes vehicle storage if required.

Cost $85 per person

Includes locally roasted coffee and a freshly baked muffin to enjoy along the way, all equipment and transfers back to your vehicle.

Under The Stars
As above, but with the option of staying overnight at Downes Hut in the Whanganui National Park halfway between us and Omaka.
$100 pp

Te Awa
This trip leaves from Pungarehu Marae just 20 minutes drive from Wanganui and begins with a jet-boat trip to our place at Koriniti, with second generation river operators, Brent and Claire Firmin of Whanganui Jet, locally roasted organic coffee and fresh baked muffins on our deck overlooking the river followed by a three hour canoe journey retracing your path through the bush-clad valley of the Whanganui National Park.
$150 pp

River Revival
This is the Te Awa trip combined with an overnight stay at our place in a cottage stocked with provisions
for a BBQ tea and a delicious breakfast , a great way to experience both the river and our place.
Arrive by fast boat, leave by slow boat…….with memories to last forever. Includes overnight vehicle storage at Pungarehu.
$300 pp

We can also organise coach transport to and from Whanganui which includes vehicle storage if required.