Guided Canoe Tours and Kayaking Adventures in New Zealand. Join us on Rangitikei and Whanganui River Trips to see this beautiful part of the country in style - with our professional, experienced & safe guides, Gourmet food and High Quality equipment.
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Whanganui River. A guided canoe tour through the Whanganui National Park offers the perfect mix of adventure and escapism from the pressures of everyday life. Unlike other North Island attractions, this journey takes you deep into a world free from roads, where lush forests, towering cliffs and rich Māori heritage define the landscape. Or step out of your comfort zone and discover a whole new world with a Rangitikei River canoe adventure. We have a range of guided river tours, so whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the water or a newcomer we have exactly what you’re looking for. Check out what we have to offer on this beautiful river today. Group or private Rangitikei and Whanganui River trips are a perfect shared experience. Bring your team, students, family, or friends for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of New Zealand’s wilderness.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Whanganui National Park with our top quality Canoes and Kayaks available for rent. Drifting along the Whanganui River is a quintessential Kiwi adventure, and Canoe Safaris invites you to experience it for yourself – whether you're a seasoned paddler or just starting out. Book now and create unforgettable memories!
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Experience our most popular Guided Whanganui River Trip. Canoe 120 km of the Whanganui River Journey through pristine wilderness, waterfalls, and historic sites. Expert guides,
Embark on a Guided Whanganui River Canoe Tour from Whakahoro to Pipiriki. Cover 90km at a more relaxed pace than the 3 day Journey. Explore canyons, waterfalls and enjoy early
Short on time but big on adventure? Our 3 Day Whanganui River Guided Canoe Tour covers 90km of rapids, hidden gorges and unforgettable scenery. Perfect for fit travellers who want
Enjoy a relaxing 3-day guided Whanganui River journey in our unique 6-seater Voyager canoes. Let your expert guide navigate - while you soak in stunning river views and unwind on
Our 4 day Rangitikei River Kayaking trip is not for the faint of heart! Containing countless rapids and tricky currents, this trip is sure to get your blood pumping and heart
The 3 day trip takes in the end of the upper gorge of this part of the river -Beautiful steep gorge walls, train viaducts above you and lots of small, fun rapids.
A fun introduction to the mighty Rangitikei river. This trip starts at on the river at Mokai and covers the deep papa gorges down the river to Mangaweka.
This is a great day trip for those wanting some mild whitewater excitement, and a variety of scenery-deep papa gorges, river flats, railway viaducts, and the old Mangaweka Power
We went on the four day canoe safari and absolutely loved it! Amazing scenery, and great service. Aidan and Morgan really went the extra mile to make sure everyone was happy and comfortable. Food was just like the comforts of home! We were very well looked after, and felt safe on the...
Nicola Johansen
I would like to thank Mike, Stefan and Sophie for a great rafting experience on the Mohaka River. They were all such fun, very experienced and wonderful chefs too. Certainly a fantastic holiday and one to be recommended. So a big thank you for making it happen.
Sinda Hall
What an outstanding experience! I stayed at the very comfortable Canoe Safaris lodge the night before and after, which just made the trip so much easier. Our guide, Sam, was great fun, extremely organised, oh - and a fantastic cook! From start to finish everything was safe, well organised...
Veronica Moore, New Zealand
Did the 3-day guided canoe trip down the Whanganui river with Phil and Simon as our guides. Even though all of us were first-time canoeists and a few of us were non-swimmers, they looked after us very well and were amazing at teaching us the skills we needed to keep ourselves safe. The...
Mark Loh
We had a brilliant trip on the Rangitikei River with this amazingly organised and friendly company. Kirsty and Phil looked after us so well- from their (well Kirsty's) first response to our enquiry to waving us off at the end of a magnificent and well supported two day trip. The tuition and...
Kate Brennan, New Zealand
SIMPLY SENSATIONAL. Just completed the 3 day trip. Our guides Wilson and Gregor were fantastic. Cool, clear, calm (even when I tipped the wife out of our canoe). Always felt safe, always felt informed. The food was sensational. From the time we were greeted to the time we departed, I was very...
Warren J, Christchurch, NZ
We did a family 4 day guided canoe trip, it was absolutely amazing. Very professional, our guides Morgan and Aiden were very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was way above expectation and the memories we have made will be with us forever. Highly recommend.
Leeann Morgan
We had a magic 4 days on the Whanganui thanks to Kirsty Phil Keira and Jackson. The equipment, food, guiding and training were faultless. Phil's instruction was enough to make us confident on the river without overloading two novices and Keira's and Jackson's enthusiasm and...
Larry B, New Zealand
We did the 5 day, fully guided and catered river journey, with our four children and three other families. This was truly one of the best holidays we have ever had. Phil and Ian, our guides, organised every detail. It was enormous fun canoeing down the river, jumping off rocks and canyoning. We...
Sarah Scott-Brown
A friend and I, both in our 70s, did the 3 day 2 night Whanganui River canoe trip run by Canoe Safaris in March 2025, staying at their Lodge the previous 2 nights. It was exceptionally well organized and great fun. Never once did we feel in any danger. The 2 guides were excellent, teaching us...
Jonathan Wake, New Zealand
