Whanganui River Guide
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Printable Information Guide Yeti tours Contents The adventure starts here... .......................................................................................................................................... 3 What we offer ...................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Freedom Hire ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2 Day Guided river tour ............................................................................................................................................. 5 3 Day Guided river tour ............................................................................................................................................. 5 4 Day Guided river tour ............................................................................................................................................. 5 5 or 6 Day Guided River tour .................................................................................................................................. 6 10 Day Guided river tour .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Price list ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 GUIDED PRICE LIST .................................................................................................................................................... 7 FREEDOM HIRE ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 FACILITY USER PASSES ............................................................................................................................................ 9 CAMPING PACKAGES ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Preparing for your adventure .................................................................................................................................. 10 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Food & Drink............................................................................................................................................................... 11 DOC Campsites ........................................................................................................................................................... 11 Map of the river .............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Contact us ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Booking form ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 2 Yeti tours THE ADVENTURE STARTS HERE... There are only a few places in the world our 10 day guided tour or if you don’t today where there are no roads, no have time for that, there’s always a 2 day phones, no television and very few other trip, and If you are the outdoors type who people. For a trip you will never forget, prefers to go at your own pace, you can why not canoe down the beautiful rent canoes, hire kayaks or choose Whanganui River with Yeti Tours. You will camping packages. enjoy Yeti Canoe Tours professional client-focused adventure - attention to detail is reassuring when you are isolated. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call if Choose from our wide range of guided you have any questions about the tours or tours designed to cater to everyone’s anything we offer on: 0800 322 388 needs. You could do it hard-core and take 3 Yeti tours FREEDOM HIRE Ever feel like just wandering off into the wild to get away from people, cars and your telephone with just a few friends? With freedom hire you can do exactly that! Once you’ve booked through us you’ll need to you all about keeping safe on the river and collect your waterproof barrels the day before where the emergency radios are situated along departure to give you time to pack all your the river once you’ve finished your trip we’ll supplies. On the day of departure you should pick you up on the other end at 2.00 PM and aim to get to us by 7.15 AM so we can load up transport you back to Ohakune arriving back the trailer and we leave at 7.30 AM, when you around 3pm. arrive at the cast off point your driver will tell Starting: Whakahoro Ending: Pipiriki Places to stay In these remote setting, you will be able to look and listen for kereru, tui and fantail, while brown kiwi can often be heard at night. The forest is a mix of rata, rewarewa, rimu, tawa and kowhai trees. John Coull campsite FACILITIES DOC HUTS Water from tap If tents aren’t your Toilets style both John Coull and Picnic Table Tieke sites offer Huts for Huts every ones use book your tickets on the DOC website Kainga campsite FACILITIES Water from tap Toilets Picnic Table Huts Equipment Along with your canoe we supply you with the essential items to keep your stuff dry and secure: Water proof barrels Ropes Life jackets Bailers Pelican case There will be a briefing on how to use the equipment properly before you start your adventure starts. Guided tours 4 Yeti tours 2 DAY GUIDED RIVER TOUR (36.5km) This is a great weekend getaway for you, your family or friends on the beautiful Whanganui river. A two day Yeti Tour starts at Ohinepane or Cherry Grove (depending on your level of fitness), approximately 20km downriver from Taumarunui. Here the river winds it’s' way through a mixture of willow lined river flats, farmland and steep bush clad slopes. The trip ends just as we enter the main gorges of the Whanganui National Park. View Whanganui river map There is plenty of time for you to explore some interesting historical sites close to the river, including the Nukunuku Museum and the Maraekowhai Niu Poles. The exit point for this trip is Whakahoro. A great weekend trip for family groups and social clubs. 3 DAY GUIDED RIVER TOUR (87.5km) Are you the type of person who is fit but has little time? This trip is designed for you! The 3 day trip starts down the river at Whakahoro where the main part of the National Park begins. This trip covers the most scenic sections of the river with its’ bush lined gorges and spectacular waterfalls. We visit many places of interest including, Kirikiriroa, one of many old Maori village sites, Tarepokiore, “the whirlpool”, Tamatea Cave, John Coull Hut, Otumangu Landing, the Bridge to Nowhere, The “Drop Scene and Puraroto Caves, on our way to historic Pipiriki. View Whanganui River Map NOTE: For safety reasons we will not take children on this tour. We feel our 4 Day trip is more suitable for the younger and less fit. 4 DAY GUIDED RIVER TOUR (87.5km) The 4 day trip starts down the river at Whakahoro where the main part of the National Park begins. This trip covers the most scenic section of the river with its’ bush lined gorges and spectacular waterfalls. The trip is designed to be more relaxing which is ideal for the family or less fit. We visit many places of interest including, Kirikiriroa, one of many old Maori village sites, Tarepokiore, “the whirlpool”, Tamatea Cave, John Coull Hut, Otumangu Landing, the Bridge to Nowhere, The “Drop Scene and Puraroto Caves, on our way to historic Pipiriki. View Whanganui River Map 5 Yeti tours 5 OR 6 DAY GUIDED RIVER TOUR (125km) Starting at Ohinepane/Cherry Grove, approx. 20km downriver from Taumarunui, the trip begins at a leisurely pace with time to explore or relax. This also enables those who have little or no experience in a canoe or kayak time to become familiar with their boats. There is also plenty of time to explore some interesting historical sites close to the river, including the Nukunuku Museum and the Maraekowhai Niu Poles. As we progress further down the river, the farmland gives way to steep gorges and inaccessible native bush. Once past Whakahoro, we enter the main part of the spectacular Whanganui National Park. We visit many places of interest including, Kirikiriroa, one of many old Maori village sites, Tarepokiore, "The Whirlpool", Tamatea Cave, John Coull Hut, Otumangu Landing, the Bridge to Nowhere, The "Drop Scene" and Puraroto Caves, on our way to historic Pipiriki. 10 DAY GUIDED RIVER TOUR (234km) Have you ever wanted to follow in the footsteps of great explorers in history? Starting: Cherry Grove, Taumarunui Ending: Wanganui Distance: 234 kms The things you will see/visit on this incredible trip • Laurens Lavendar Farm, where you will be able to