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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.

Taumarunui
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What makes it special

  • Starting point of the full 145 km itinerary to Pipiriki.
Dry bags, a life jacket and a paddle prepared beside a canoe.
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Taumarunui

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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