4-Day Rangitikei River Kayaking & Canoeing Tour

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 racing.

$ NZD Adult: 1345 | Child: 1145

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DEPARTURE: Ohakune

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy Rider

PRICING: NZD Adult: 1345.00 | Child: 1145.00

DATES: Depart Tuesdays*, October to May Dec 27, 28, Jan 3, 4

This Rangitikei River Canoe Trip starts at the end of the white water rafting section and covers the deep papa gorges down the river to Ohingaiti. We pass under several of the huge viaducts on the main trunk railway, as well as the old bungy and rope swing at Gravity Canyon.The first day has some of the best scenery on the river and some challenging and fun rapids. The river gets easier the further down we get.

If you've done the Whanganui River canoe trip, or some paddling before then we know that this trip wont disappoint you. We've had overseas guests who rate the Rangitikei over many other rivers that they have paddled.

Trip Dates and Group Discounts: With a family of 2 adults and 3 children (14 and under) the third child pays 20% of the child rate.

Group concessions are available.

*Trip start dates are a guideline only – with groups we can start a trip to suit you. We also run extra trips between Christmas and New Year and in early January)

3 Day Guided Rangitikei River

$ NZD Adult: 1145 | Child: 945

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.

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2 Day Guided Rangitikei River

$ NZD Adult: 845 | Child: 845

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.

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1 Day Guided Rangitikei

$ NZD Adult: 425 | Child: 425

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

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What our customers say

A couple of good mates decided we'd do this trip some time ago and Canoe Safari's helped make it happen. Alex, Bailey, Lesley and Canon our guides / hosts were absolutely amazing. Scenery was stunning - seems like little has changed on the landscape in hundreds of years... still...

Hawkdwn

Had the most enjoyable trip in my life. Took the 4 day canoe safari down the Wanganui river. We thoroughly enjoyed it, couldn't have asked for better guides, Erin and Jordan. Their knowledge and expertise was invaluable. The scenery was out of this world, at times we felt as though no one...

Sharon Gamble

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

peaceful, primal, professional, Challenging, adrenalin - I experienced all of these on a three day trip down the Whanganui river with a group of 18 people and two amazing guides - Simon and Aiden. These guys worked tirelessly to ensure we were kept safe and well fed and were happy to share their...

Michele Laurie

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

This was the best family trip ever! Three course meals, a wealth of knowledge from our awesome guides, and no devices, were just three reasons we would highly recommend this adventure. Phil and Simon were amazing guides and worked from the moment we were collected for our trip to the moment we...

Richard Beechey

Absolutely amazing experience with Canoe safaris! We did a 4-day canoe trip in the Whanganui river with Canoe safaris. Our guides, Phil and Ian are highly experienced, professional and helpful. Almost everything we need were provided, including tent, 3-meals everyday plus snacks, life jacket,...

Mandy Qiu

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

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

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