Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Planning
MAPS & BROCHURES
The tramp is covered by
NZTopo50 BJ32
(Pipiriki),
BH33
(Retaruke) and
BJ33
(Raetihi). A
simplified map is included in DOC's
Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Tracks
brochure, but this
is not suitable for navigation.
CAMPING & LODGES
There are no huts along these tracks but there are plenty of campsites, with Whakahoro the
only one you need to pay for ($10).
$45/95; )
, a wildlife-focused outfit with a cafe.
If you fancy spending another night or two on the river, with a roof over your head, the
Bridge to Nowhere Lodge (
Click here
)
can oblige, situated downstream on the way to
Pipiriki. Your jetboat operator can drop you off.
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Getting to/from the Tramp
Whakahoro is reached by road from SH4, turning off at either Owhango or Raurimu.
National Park (
Click here
)
is a good base for setting off from for both Whakahoro or
Ruatiti, as it is well serviced with lodging and shuttle-bus services.
From the end of the track at Mangapurua Landing, you can jetboat out to Pipiriki with
Whanganui River Adventures (
Click here
)
. Blue Duck Station also runs
Wild Journeys
(
www.wildjourneys.co.nz
)
, a jetboat service that can collect you and return you to Whakahoro
($160 per person; minimum three people).
From Pipiriki you can either head out 28km east to Raetihi, Ohakune or National Park;
Whanganui River Adventures runs shuttles to all three. Otherwise, you can return to Whan-
ganui, 79km south. This route is serviced by the mail run courtesy of
Whanganui Tours
(
www.whanganuitours.co.nz
)
,
which leaves Pipiriki around 4pm. It also runs transport in the
other direction, from Whanganui, leaving 7am, to Pipiriki (one way/return $30/63).
The Tramp
Day 1: Whakahoro to Mangapurua Trig
6-7 HOURS, 16KM
