Two Day Bridge to Nowhere Tours

Don’t have time for the full three day trip? We’ve got the perfect alternative for you. Embark on an unforgettable two day adventure on the Whanganui River and create lifelong memories in the heart of New Zealand’s natural beauty.

$ NZD Adult: 945 | Child: 945

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DEPARTURE: Whakahoro

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy Rider

DATES: Departs Weekends*, October to May Dec 27, 28, 29, 30, Jan 3, 4

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Two Day Whanganui Trip by Canoe and Jetboat

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Whanganui National Park on our two day canoe and jetboat adventure. Covering 87km of stunning scenery, this trip is perfect for a weekend getaway. Spend the first night at the John Coull Hut and Campsite, surrounded by nature's tranquillity.

On the second day, take a leisurely walk to the iconic Bridge to Nowhere, a testament to the region's rich history. Then, get ready for a jetboat ride down to Pipiriki, taking in the thrilling rapids and beautiful scenery.

Our trips feature high-quality equipment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Our expertly trained tour guides possess extensive knowledge of the river, its history and the surrounding environment, providing expert guidance, insights and support throughout your adventure - every step of the way.

Ideal for families, groups and those short on time, this two day adventure is a fantastic alternative to our three day trip. Group concessions are also available. It’s our goal to make this experience an affordable and memorable experience for all. That’s why we offer discounts for families and groups, with a family of two adults and four children (14 and under) the third child pays 50% of the child rate (plus the jetboat fee which can vary from $95-$120 depending on the time of year.).

With flexible trip dates and the option to customise your time with us, we'll help you create lifelong memories on the Whanganui River.

*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.

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Experience the best of Whanganui with our famous guided trips. To ensure availability, we recommend booking your tour in advance, as spots can fill up quickly during peak season. If you have any questions or need help with your booking, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. We're here to help and look forward to assisting you with your river adventure.

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What our customers say

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 were part of a group of 8 friends doing the 3 day trip with Phil and Wai as guides. They were both terrific and very organised. Phil is excellent explaining how to manoeuvre through the rapids and the safety control was first class.

52Diane

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

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

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 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 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

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

This was out and out one of the best experiences I've ever had. The trip exceeded my expectations in every department. The hospitality was second to none and the care taken for all of us was outstanding. Safety was never forgotten and was balanced with a load of fun and great humour...

Simon Christie

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