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New Zealand

CapitalWellington
RegionAustralia and New Zealand
CurrencyNZD
Official languagesEnglish, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Access to the seaYes
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Wellington

Whanganui River

Taumarunui

Pipiriki

Whakahoro

Mangapurua

Bridge to Nowhere

Tīeke Kāinga

Stewart Island

Oban

Lee Bay

Port William

Fern Gully

Bridge to Nowhere
New Zealand · Place of interest

Bridge to Nowhere

Bridge to Nowhere is a remnant of the former farming settlement in the Mangapurua Valley. On the Whanganui Journey, it works well as a historical pause, with time to walk and return to the river without rushing.

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Fern Gully
New Zealand · Place of interest

Fern Gully

Fern Gully marks the end of the Rakiura Track’s final stage from North Arm: about 11 km, usually taking four to four and a half hours. From there, roughly 2 km of road remain before returning to Oban.

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Rakiura Track entrance at Lee Bay with the chain-link sculpture and coast.
New Zealand · Place of interest

Lee Bay

Lee Bay is the starting point of the usual Rakiura Track route on Stewart Island/Rakiura. From Oban, it can be reached by walking along the road, an additional journey of about 5 km, before continuing towards Port William.

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Oban
New Zealand · City or town

Oban

Oban, also known as Halfmoon Bay, is the practical settlement base for walking the Rakiura Track on Stewart Island/Rakiura. The route plan starts from here towards Lee Bay and returns to Oban after the hike.

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Pipiriki
New Zealand · Place of interest

Pipiriki

Pipiriki is the endpoint of the full canoe route from Taumarunui. It also marks the end of the 88 km section from Whakahoro, usually completed in three days.

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Port William
New Zealand · Place of interest

Port William

Port William/Potirepo is a stop on the Rakiura Track associated with Māori settlements and provisioning camps. The stage from here to North Arm is about 13 km and takes longer to complete, especially when prolonged rain leaves deep mud.

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Maori Beach with native forest and coastline on the Rakiura Track.
New Zealand · Region or area

Stewart Island

Stewart Island, also known as Rakiura, is the island setting for the Rakiura Track, whose circuit crosses exposed coast, rimu and kāmahi forest, and the sheltered waters of Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera.

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Taumarunui
New Zealand · City or town

Taumarunui

Taumarunui is named as the starting point for the full Whanganui canoe descent, a 145 km route to Pipiriki that usually takes about five days.

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Tīeke Kāinga
New Zealand · Place of interest

Tīeke Kāinga

Tīeke Kāinga is both a working marae and an overnight stop on the Whanganui Journey. Visitors should follow the cultural protocol of the place and the river-care guidance described for the journey.

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Wellington
New Zealand · City or town

Wellington

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and is located in the region of the same name. This identifies the city, but does not describe its neighbourhoods, attractions or services.

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Whakahoro
New Zealand · Place of interest

Whakahoro

Whakahoro marks the start of the 88 km Whanganui Journey section to Pipiriki, usually completed over three days. It is the last road access before the canoe descent offers few options to change the plan.

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Loaded canoes travel through a forested gorge on the Whanganui River.
New Zealand · Region or area

Whanganui River

The Whanganui River is travelled on a multi-day canoe journey through gorges, rapids and remote campsites. Te Awa Tupua, the river’s name in its cultural and legal context, calls for preparation and respect.

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New Zealand

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Practical guides

Wellington, languages and currency: getting your bearings in New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in Oceania. Wellington, its official languages and the New Zealand dollar offer useful starting points for planning.

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Practical guides

New Zealand: capital, languages and currency to help you plan

A first point of reference for locating New Zealand and learning its capital, languages and currency before planning your trip.

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Loaded canoes travel through a forested gorge on the Whanganui River. Routes

Whanganui Journey by canoe on a river that demands self-reliance

Paddling down the Whanganui River rewards preparation: choose your section, assess the crew’s real experience and travel mindfully on an *awa* with deep living significance.

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Rakiura Track entrance at Lee Bay with the chain-link sculpture and coast. Practical guides

Rakiura Track: three days of forest, coast and island logistics

The Rakiura Track combines a multi-day hike with the changing logistics of an island: mandatory bookings, mud, tides and an easy start from Oban.

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