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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.

Pipiriki
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The place

What makes it special

  • Endpoint of the full 145 km route from Taumarunui.
  • End of the 88 km section from Whakahoro.
Pipiriki
Photo by Michal Klajban Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Pipiriki
Photo by Michal Klajban Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Articles in Pipiriki

Guides to this place

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Pipiriki

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Guides to this place

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

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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Profile updated: 09/10/2026