A great way to explore the far off reaches of the Whanganui River within a day.
Jet Boat trips depart from Whakahoro and travel upstream or downstream depending on the desired destination. Upstream has the Jock Ercegs Museum and the Niu Poles, while downstream has the secluded scenery of the Whanganui National Park and the very popular 'Bridge to Nowhere'. Jet Boat trips are available during summer and winter and if conditions are right, a special 1-hour Retaruke River excursion can be undertaken.
Jet Boat trips include return transfers from Owhango, Raurimu, Whakapapa Village and National Park Village. Clients can utilise our Whakahoro base facilities. On offer are hot showers, toilets, shop, cafe and the base is open until late for those coming off the river in the afternoon. Vehicle parking is available at Whakahoro, Owhango or Raurimu.
Jet Boating trips are subject to minimum numbers of people on any given trip and bookings are essential. Chartered trips are most welcome. Prices on application.
Jet Boat
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Jet Boating trips are subject to minimum numbers of people on any given trip and bookings are essential. Chartered trips are most welcome. Prices on application.
Essentials to bring for the Jet Boat
Lunch/snacks/drinks (can be purchased from our cafe)
Warm clothing for the jet boat
Sunglasses/sunhat/sunscreen
Logistical Support & Guided Tours
Logistical Support
Guided tours are fun, informative, luxurious, and hassle free. Guides are available for all our canoeing, jet boating and tramping trips.
Packages involve everything required for the trip. This includes experienced guides, tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food, canoe and/ or jet boat hire, DoC hut and campsite passes, return transfers, vehicle storage, information on cultural and geological points of interest, first aid kits and additional safety equipment. All you need to bring is your own personal gear. Trampers on the Mangapurua Track only carry a day backpack.
Our guided trips work on the ratio of 1 guide per 10 clients (5 boats), with at least one guide first aid certified. For additional safety back-up, an EPIRB, mountain radio and a full jet boat service are on hand. Guides provide knowledge of the areas changing conditions along with proper paddling techniques for those canoeing the Whanganui or Retaruke Rivers. Clients set the pace and your guide will plan the best locations for overnight stops to accommodate the groups progress. Our guides are also quite partial to the odd sing-along around the campsites in the evenings.
Catering includes all meals during the trip. Breakfast on the day of departure and the evening meal on the final day of a tour are not included. Meals are good, wholesome, cooked Kiwi cuisine. Please advise on any dietary requirements at the time of booking. To reduce costs of a guided trip, there is a self catering option.
Prices for guided tours are available by contacting us on 0800 226631 or email wades.landing@xtra.co.nz. Discounts can apply to group bookings.
Equipment Hire
Tents - $25.00
Gas Cookers - $15.00
Sleeping Bags - $15.00
Bed Rolls - $5.00
Cooking Equipment - $5.00
Car Ferrying
If hiring our equipment or making use of our jet boating tours, please deduct 50% from the prices listed below. This service also includes vehicle parking from our Whakahoro or Raurimu base or from Owhango.
Whakahoro to Pipiriki - $100.00
National Park or Raurimu to Pipiriki - $60.00
Taumarunui to Pipiriki - $100.00
Whakahoro to Raurimu - $60.00
Passenger Ferrying
This service is available for those who have their own canoes and equipment, but require transportation to or from the Whanganui River. This service also includes vehicle parking from our Whakahoro or Raurimu base or from Owhango.
Raurimu to Taumarunui - $30.00 pp
Raurimu to Ohinepane - $35.00 pp
Raurimu to Whakahoro - $35.00 pp
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