Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
REMOTE TRACK ACCESS
The Matemateaonga and Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Tracks are brilliant longer tramps (DOC booklets $1, or see
www.doc.govt.nz for up-to-date track info). Both are one-way tracks beginning (or ending) at remote spots on the
river, so you have to organise jetboat transport to or from the river trailheads - ask any jetboat operator. Between
Pipiriki and the Matemateaonga Track is around $50 per person; for the Mangapurua Track it's around $100.
Mountain Biking
The Whanganui River Rd and Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track have been incorprated in-
to the 317km Mountains to Sea ( www.mountainstosea.co.nz ) Mt Ruapehu-Whanganui bike track,
part of the Nga Haerenga, New Zealand Cycle Trail ( www.nzcycletrail.com ) project. As part of the ex-
perience, from Mangapurua Landing on the Whanganui River near the Bridge to
Nowhere, you catch a (prebooked) jetboat downstream to Pipiriki, then continue riding
down the Whanganui River Rd. For bike hire and track info try Bike Shed in Whanganui.
Tours
See also Activities ( Click here ) for info on canoe and jetboat tours on the Whanganui
River.
Whanganui Tours
( 06-345 3475; www.whanganuitours.co.nz ) Join the mailman on the Whanganui River Rd to
Pipiriki ($63; departs 7am) with lots of social and historical commentary. Returns mid-af-
ternoon. Ask about transport/cycling options from Jerusalem back down the road to
Whanganui.
GUIDED TOUR
Whanganui River Road Tours
( 0800 201 234; www.whanganuiriverroad.com ; per person $80) Take a five-hour minibus ride up the
River Rd with lots of stops and commentary. Or, you can take a truncated tour up to
Pipiriki then cycle back to Whanganui ($100 per person; bikes supplied). Minimum four
people on both tours.
GUIDED TOUR
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