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Photo: DOC Photo: DOC Photo: Sabine Bernert Photo: DOC Photo: David Kelly Photo: DOC SUMMER PADDLING GUIDE ONLY Past Mangapapa Campsite, you’ll take a long loop around the Kirikiriroa peninsula, pass the A Side trip – Bridge to Nowhere Tarepokiore (whirlpool) rapid and then the large Track history 40 min one way overhang known as Tamatea’s Cave. Please do PADDLING GUIDE Māori cultivated the sheltered terraces, and built not enter the cave as it is wāhi tapu (a sacred At Mangapurua Landing, where the old The 145-km river journey from place). Otaihanga Reach leads to your overnight riverboats used to tie up, hop out of your elaborate eel weirs along river channels to trap eels stop at John Coull Hut and Campsite. canoe and take a walk to the Bridge to and lamprey on their migration up river. Every river Taumarunui to Pipiriki usually takes Nowhere. It’s a poignant reminder of the bend had a kaitiaki (guardian) which controlled the 5 days to complete by canoe. A shorter John Coull Hut to Tīeke Kāinga Mangapurua Valley farm settlement, 1 day, 29 km mauri (life force) of that place. The mana (prestige) 3-day journey from Whakahoro to carved out of the bush and then abandoned On this section, you’ll continue your journey between the two world wars. Look out of a settlement depended upon the way food supplies Pipiriki is also possible. through deep gorges and past stunning native for cyclists as the track is also part of the and living areas were looked after for the benefit of The times are approximate and will vary according forest. The Tangarakau and Whangamomona Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail. Please keep the hapū (sub-tribe) and visitors. to your fitness and the weather. rivers join the Whanganui on this stretch. Perched the downstream end of the Mangapurua high above the river, Mangawaiiti is an attractive Landing clear, except when getting in or out Te Ātihaunui, a Pāpārangi people, settled the valley spot to camp or stop for lunch. Taumarunui to Whakahoro of canoes. from early times. Eventually the river became linked 2 days, 57 km Continue your trip downstream past the by a series of hapū which were called ‘the plaited Access points are at Ngahuinga Mangapurua Landing, where you can stop and braids of Hinengakau’. (Cherry Grove) in Taumarunui or further walk to the iconic Bridge to Nowhere. Afterwards, downstream at Ohinepane (accessed from River you'll continue on to Tīeke Kāinga, one of many European missionaries arrived in the 1840s. In 1891 a Road SH43). old marae on the Whanganui River. regular riverboat service began carrying passengers, Travelling the upper reaches of Whanganui Tīeke Kāinga to Pipiriki mail and freight to other European settlers on the River you’ll pass through a mix of farmland and 1 day, 21.5 km native bush. You’ll be in for excitement as you river between Whanganui and Taumarunui. shoot down rapids on this section of the river. You’ll pass the scenic narrow gorge of the Camp beside the river at Ohinepane, Poukaria Manganuioteao River where it enters the Photo: Herb Christophers or Maharanui campsites. From here, you get the Whanganui River after its journey all the way from feeling of venturing into the heart of a rich and the slopes of Mount Ruapehu. The Ngaporo and rugged landscape. Autapu rapids can provide plenty of excitement and perhaps a cool dip on a hot day. Exotic trees Staying safe on the Whanganui Journey Whakahoro to John Coull Hut and farmland indicate you are getting close to 1 day, 37.5 km Pipiriki and the end of your journey. Shoot the STAYING SAFE ON THE WHANGANUI JOURNEY Heat exhaustion Many begin their river journey here, at the most Paparoa rapids and you will see the boat ramp h On the river – always give way to jet boats. This can be serious and is usually caused by physical activity in a hot environment and not drinking enough water. scenic middle section of the river. You'll travel below Pipiriki village up ahead. h Remember: craft travelling up river give way to craft travelling through towering gorges, the sides dripping down river. h Prevention: wear warm and weatherproof gear. Eat and drink with moss and ferns. After heavy rain, there are Photo: Herb Christophers h When a jet boat approaches, canoeists should move to the right. regularly during your walk. numerous waterfalls. Long stretches of the river If close to the left, stay there rather than paddle across the path of h Watch for symptoms: headaches, thirst, weakness, dizziness, are calm and still, with mirror-like reflections of the John Coull an approaching boat. To minimise the effect of the wake, turn at right nausea or vomiting. surrounding hills. Hut and Campsite 24 bunks Whakahoro Campsite car angles to it. 36 campers 36 campers hut campsite park h Treatment: move the person to a cool shaded area to rest, remove Mangawaiiti h Canoeists should stop and even back-paddle to allow jet boats to Paddling guide Poukaria Campsite Maharanui Campsite Ohauora Campsite Campsite excess clothing and give water to drink. Mangapurua Tīeke Kāinga 20 campers 24 campers 20 campers 36 campers overtake and get clear as quickly as possible. Ohinepane Campsite Mangapapa Campsite Campsite 20 bunks Ngaporo Campsite 36 campers 20 campers 20 campers 36 campers 20 campers Heavy rain and flooding h Jet boats passing canoes travelling in the opposite direction should h Weather can change quickly at any time of year on the Whanganui Taumarunui Pipiriki either wait or move slowly forward until clear of the canoes. Canoeists River. Be prepared for rain, cold and windy conditions by taking in this situation should keep paddling forward. Jet boats moving appropriate gear with you. 3 – 5 hrs / 22 km 6 – 8 hrs / 35 km 7 – 9 hrs / 37.5 km 7 – 9 hrs / 29 km 4 – 6 hrs / 21.5 km slowly are much less manoeuvrable and canoeists should not expect them to be able to get out of the way quickly. h Canoeing into the wind can be demanding – allow extra travelling time between stopovers in windy conditions. Visiting Tīeke Kāinga h Jet boats in rapids are unable to slow down or stop. h Don’t canoe the river when water levels are predicted to rise or the Tīeke Kāinga is the only former pā site that also doubles General tikanga (protocol) at Tīeke Kāinga BE PREPARED FOR ALL CONDITIONS river is in flood – you won't be charged for staying an extra night at a Hypothermia (too cold) campsite or hut due to high river levels. If you capsize, you may not be as a Great Walks Hut. Facilities are jointly managed • Visitors may be expected to • Clothes and washing should be able to get back into your canoe or swim to the river’s edge. participate in a pōwhiri if hung on the designated clothes Hypothermia (a drop in core body temperature) can become a by Te Whānau o Tieke and DOC. Visitors may be serious problem. whānau are present at the marae. lines near the campground, not h Always pull your canoe up high on the bank and tie it to something welcomed onto the marae if Tīeke people are available The process will be explained on the decks or marae area. h Prevention: wear warm and weatherproof clothing. Eat and drink secure. It may not be raining on the river, but rain elsewhere in the on that day. Visitors are welcome to use the marae if necessary. Please ask the local people regularly during your walk. large catchment can cause the river to rise several metres overnight. facilities and camping area while observing the general • The marae ātea (grassy area in if in doubt. h Watch for symptoms: people may shiver, be clumsy, confused, have h Check the local weather forecast on metservice.com/rural/ whanganui. tikanga rules. front of the marae) must be kept • Do not sit on tables, kitchen slurred speech, and deny they have a problem. clear when visitors are going worktops or chilly bins. Do not h Treatment: immediately make or find shelter; get the person into Take sufficient supplies through the pōwhiri. sit on any surface that would warm, dry clothing; put them into a sleeping bag; give them warm, h You must be self-sufficient: be sure you have enough food, clothing, • It is customary to leave a koha come in contact with food. sweet drinks; monitor them and seek immediate medical help. equipment and emergency food for the worst-case scenario. (donation) during pōwhiri (for • Kitchen facilities are not to be example, money or food). used for personal hygiene, REMEMBER • Camping is permitted only at designated campsites. • The wharenui (meeting house eg brushing teeth. Please use • No dogs or other animals are permitted. on the marae ātea) is for local the washbasins outside for • Emergency communication is available (by DOC radio) only at John people only; access into the these purposes. Coull Hut and Tīeke Kāinga. The only road access to the river is at • No hunting. wharenui is by invitation only. • Please do not put tents up in the Ohinepane, Whakahoro and Pipiriki. • Wasps are a known hazard so carry antihistamine if you need to. • All rubbish must be carried out. marae ātea, use the designated • There is no cellphone coverage at Ohinepane, Whakahoro, Pipiriki or • Ensure your booking ticket is available for inspection at all times. campsites. while on the river journey. • Absolutely no alcohol is • No open fires. • It is polite to ask for permission • Many sites are of high cultural significance – please respect them. permitted at Tīeke Kāinga. • All rubbish must be carried out of the park. from the local people before • Once you are on the river below Whakahoro there is no turning back, • Smoking is permitted outside • Boil, filter or treat water if you doubt its purity. taking photos at Tīeke Kāinga. and nowhere to buy anything you may have forgotten. only. Please keep the buildings • Use the toilets provided. smokefree. • If in doubt, feel free to approach • Wear your lifejacket at all times when on the water. your local hosts. • Keep soap and detergents out of waterways. • Shoes are not to be worn in the • Put all items into barrels or dry bags and have these securely tied For detailed safety information and a comprehensive gear list, Photo: 90 Seconds buildings; they should be left to the canoe at all times when on the water. This will keep your see greatwalks.co.nz/whanganui. neatly on the deck. possessions safe if you capsize. SUMMER PADDLING GUIDE ONLY Past Mangapapa Campsite, you’ll take a long loop around the Kirikiriroa peninsula, pass the A Side trip – Bridge to Nowhere Tarepokiore (whirlpool) rapid and then the large Track history 40 min one way overhang known as Tamatea’s Cave. Please do PADDLING GUIDE Māori cultivated the sheltered terraces, and built not enter the cave as it is wāhi tapu (a sacred At Mangapurua Landing, where the old The 145-km river journey from place). Otaihanga Reach leads to your overnight riverboats used to tie up, hop out of your elaborate eel weirs along river channels to trap eels stop at John Coull Hut and Campsite. canoe and take a walk to the Bridge to and lamprey on their migration up river. Every river Taumarunui to Pipiriki usually takes Nowhere. It’s a poignant reminder of the bend had a kaitiaki (guardian) which controlled the 5 days to complete by canoe. A shorter John Coull Hut to Tīeke Kāinga Mangapurua Valley farm settlement, 1 day, 29 km mauri (life force) of that place. The mana (prestige) 3-day journey from Whakahoro to carved out of the bush and then abandoned On this section, you’ll continue your journey between the two world wars. Look out of a settlement depended upon the way food supplies Pipiriki is also possible. through deep gorges and past stunning native for cyclists as the track is also part of the and living areas were looked after for the benefit of The times are approximate and will vary according forest. The Tangarakau and Whangamomona Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail. Please keep the hapū (sub-tribe) and visitors. to your fitness and the weather. rivers join the Whanganui on this stretch. Perched the downstream end of the Mangapurua high above the river, Mangawaiiti is an attractive Landing clear, except when getting in or out Te Ātihaunui, a Pāpārangi people, settled the valley spot to camp or stop for lunch. Taumarunui to Whakahoro of canoes. from early times. Eventually the river became linked 2 days, 57 km Continue your trip downstream past the by a series of hapū which were called ‘the plaited Access points are at Ngahuinga Mangapurua Landing, where you can stop and braids of Hinengakau’. (Cherry Grove) in Taumarunui or further walk to the iconic Bridge to Nowhere. Afterwards, downstream at Ohinepane (accessed from River you'll continue on to Tīeke Kāinga, one of many European missionaries arrived in the 1840s. In 1891 a Road SH43). old marae on the Whanganui River. regular riverboat service began carrying passengers, Travelling the upper reaches of Whanganui Tīeke Kāinga to Pipiriki mail and freight to other European settlers on the River you’ll pass through a mix of farmland and 1 day, 21.5 km native bush. You’ll be in for excitement as you river between Whanganui and Taumarunui. shoot down rapids on this section of the river. You’ll pass the scenic narrow gorge of the Camp beside the river at Ohinepane, Poukaria Manganuioteao River where it enters the Photo: Herb Christophers or Maharanui campsites. From here, you get the Whanganui River after its journey all the way from feeling of venturing into the heart of a rich and the slopes of Mount Ruapehu. The Ngaporo and rugged landscape. Autapu rapids can provide plenty of excitement and perhaps a cool dip on a hot day. Exotic trees Staying safe on the Whanganui Journey Whakahoro to John Coull Hut and farmland indicate you are getting close to 1 day, 37.5 km Pipiriki and the end of your journey. Shoot the STAYING SAFE ON THE WHANGANUI JOURNEY Heat exhaustion Many begin their river journey here, at the most Paparoa rapids and you will see the boat ramp h On the river – always give way to jet boats. This can be serious and is usually caused by physical activity in a hot environment and not drinking enough water. scenic middle section of the river. You'll travel below Pipiriki village up ahead. h Remember: craft travelling up river give way to craft travelling through towering gorges, the sides dripping down river. h Prevention: wear warm and weatherproof gear. Eat and drink with moss and ferns. After heavy rain, there are Photo: Herb Christophers h When a jet boat approaches, canoeists should move to the right. regularly during your walk. numerous waterfalls. Long stretches of the river If close to the left, stay there rather than paddle across the path of h Watch for symptoms: headaches, thirst, weakness, dizziness, are calm and still, with mirror-like reflections of the John Coull an approaching boat. To minimise the effect of the wake, turn at right nausea or vomiting. surrounding hills. Hut and Campsite 24 bunks Whakahoro Campsite car angles to it. 36 campers 36 campers hut campsite park h Treatment: move the person to a cool shaded area to rest, remove Mangawaiiti h Canoeists should stop and even back-paddle to allow jet boats to Paddling guide Poukaria Campsite Maharanui Campsite Ohauora Campsite Campsite excess clothing and give water to drink. Mangapurua Tīeke Kāinga 20 campers 24 campers 20 campers 36 campers overtake and get clear as quickly as possible. Ohinepane Campsite Mangapapa Campsite Campsite 20 bunks Ngaporo Campsite 36 campers 20 campers 20 campers 36 campers 20 campers Heavy rain and flooding h Jet boats passing canoes travelling in the opposite direction should h Weather can change quickly at any time of year on the Whanganui Taumarunui Pipiriki either wait or move slowly forward until clear of the canoes. Canoeists River. Be prepared for rain, cold and windy conditions by taking in this situation should keep paddling forward. Jet boats moving appropriate gear with you. 3 – 5 hrs / 22 km 6 – 8 hrs / 35 km 7 – 9 hrs / 37.5 km 7 – 9 hrs / 29 km 4 – 6 hrs / 21.5 km slowly are much less manoeuvrable and canoeists should not expect them to be able to get out of the way quickly. h Canoeing into the wind can be demanding – allow extra travelling time between stopovers in windy conditions. Visiting Tīeke Kāinga h Jet boats in rapids are unable to slow down or stop. h Don’t canoe the river when water levels are predicted to rise or the Tīeke Kāinga is the only former pā site that also doubles General tikanga (protocol) at Tīeke Kāinga BE PREPARED FOR ALL CONDITIONS river is in flood – you won't be charged for staying an extra night at a Hypothermia (too cold) campsite or hut due to high river levels. If you capsize, you may not be as a Great Walks Hut. Facilities are jointly managed • Visitors may be expected to • Clothes and washing should be able to get back into your canoe or swim to the river’s edge. participate in a pōwhiri if hung on the designated clothes Hypothermia (a drop in core body temperature) can become a by Te Whānau o Tieke and DOC. Visitors may be serious problem. whānau are present at the marae. lines near the campground, not h Always pull your canoe up high on the bank and tie it to something welcomed onto the marae if Tīeke people are available The process will be explained on the decks or marae area. h Prevention: wear warm and weatherproof clothing. Eat and drink secure. It may not be raining on the river, but rain elsewhere in the on that day. Visitors are welcome to use the marae if necessary. Please ask the local people regularly during your walk. large catchment can cause the river to rise several metres overnight. facilities and camping area while observing the general • The marae ātea (grassy area in if in doubt. h Watch for symptoms: people may shiver, be clumsy, confused, have h Check the local weather forecast on metservice.com/rural/ whanganui. tikanga rules. front of the marae) must be kept • Do not sit on tables, kitchen slurred speech, and deny they have a problem. clear when visitors are going worktops or chilly bins. Do not h Treatment: immediately make or find shelter; get the person into Take sufficient supplies through the pōwhiri. sit on any surface that would warm, dry clothing; put them into a sleeping bag; give them warm, h You must be self-sufficient: be sure you have enough food, clothing, • It is customary to leave a koha come in contact with food. sweet drinks; monitor them and seek immediate medical help. equipment and emergency food for the worst-case scenario. (donation) during pōwhiri (for • Kitchen facilities are not to be example, money or food). used for personal hygiene, REMEMBER • Camping is permitted only at designated campsites. • The wharenui (meeting house eg brushing teeth. Please use • No dogs or other animals are permitted. on the marae ātea) is for local the washbasins outside for • Emergency communication is available (by DOC radio) only at John people only; access into the these purposes. Coull Hut and Tīeke Kāinga. The only road access to the river is at • No hunting. wharenui is by invitation only. • Please do not put tents up in the Ohinepane, Whakahoro and Pipiriki. • Wasps are a known hazard so carry antihistamine if you need to. • All rubbish must be carried out. marae ātea, use the designated • There is no cellphone coverage at Ohinepane, Whakahoro, Pipiriki or • Ensure your booking ticket is available for inspection at all times. campsites. while on the river journey. • Absolutely no alcohol is • No open fires. • It is polite to ask for permission • Many sites are of high cultural significance – please respect them. permitted at Tīeke Kāinga. • All rubbish must be carried out of the park. from the local people before • Once you are on the river below Whakahoro there is no turning back, • Smoking is permitted outside • Boil, filter or treat water if you doubt its purity. taking photos at Tīeke Kāinga. and nowhere to buy anything you may have forgotten. only. Please keep the buildings • Use the toilets provided. smokefree. • If in doubt, feel free to approach • Wear your lifejacket at all times when on the water. your local hosts. • Keep soap and detergents out of waterways. • Shoes are not to be worn in the • Put all items into barrels or dry bags and have these securely tied For detailed safety information and a comprehensive gear list, Photo: 90 Seconds buildings; they should be left to the canoe at all times when on the water. This will keep your see greatwalks.co.nz/whanganui. neatly on the deck. possessions safe if you capsize.