Description: Self guide canoe/kayak hire on the Whanganui River, offering half to five day trips using new Old Town Canadian canoes and Nantucket kayaks. Day trips in Canadians or Minnow kayaks. Package includes all gear hire and transport, but not DOC river user pass. We provide NZ Canoe Association maps. We have re-equipped over the winter with brand new Eddlyline buoyancy vests and exclusive wide mouthed waterproof storage barrels, giving approx 220 litres per canoe. Dry bags also supplied.

Location: 10 km south of Taumarunui on SH4
Prices: From $50 to $150, plus DOC pass
Season: September to May

Contact person(s): Mark or Judith Ebrey
Address: 1033 SH4, Piriaka
Phone: +64 7 895 5261
Mobile Phone: 0274 922 711
Freephone: 0800 BLAZING (0800 252 946)
Fax: +64 7 895 5263
Email: judith@blazingpaddles.co.nz
Website: www.blazingpaddles.co.nz

Comments: No hidden extras. Price includes tent/sleeping pad, cooking utensils, solar shower, wet suits as required. Cash or cheques. No credit card facilities, but we will take you to ATM if required. Optional vehicle ferrying service for clients south of Pipiriki.

Description: Canoeing holidays in New Zealand, canoe, kayak and raft the Whanganui, Mohaka and Rangitikei River.

From a one day adventure to a five day holiday, mile after mile of pristine uninterrupted wilderness, quiet tranquil gorges and nice, bouncy, easy rapids, all in rich historical settings.

Check out our information packed web site.

Location: Ohakune, Central Plateau, North Island
Season: September - May

Contact person(s): Simon Dixon
Address: 4 Miro Street, Ohakune
Postal Address: P.O Box 180, Ohakune, New Zealand
Phone: +64 6 385 9237
Freephone: 0800 272 3353
Email: canoe@voyager.co.nz
Website: www.canoesafaris.co.nz

Comments: Credit Cards and EFTPOS welcome. Phone or email us now.