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BRIDGE TO NOWHERE TOUR (4 hours)
Departing from Pipiriki our jet boat tours run daily from this tiny historic village nestled on the banks of the Whanganui River. Travel 30km into the wilderness region through fern clad gorges see historic sights and amazing scenery and on to the Mangapurua Landing. Enjoy an easy 40 minute walk through native bush into the famous Bridge to Nowhere have lunch and hear tales of the area and the pioneering families who tried to tame this rugged land. Back at the river either jet boat back to Pipiriki, canoeing part of the way or overnight at the Lodge!
BRIDGE TO NOWHERE LODGE
Located deep in the Whanganui National Park wilderness region, surrounded by native bush and overlooking the river. Access is by our jet boat, canoeing or tramping. There are no roads! Simply Unique!
Lodge Facilities include
. Comfortable double/twin/bunk rooms
. Delicious buffet meals
. Licensed bar serving NZ wines and beers.
. Bush and farm walks, Canoeing
. Kiwi calling, Glow worms
"EXPLORE JET / CANOE - 1 Day
Bridge to Nowhere Tour then 1-4 hours canoeing
"EXPRESS JET / CANOE day
Jet boat 10-20km up river canoe back 1-4 hours
HIKING/ TRAMPING - Walk in Jet Boat Out
Matemateaonga Track 3 - 4 days via Stratford
Follow an old Maori trail and settlers dray road. Native NZ forest at its unspoilt best! Awesome views! DOC huts
Mangapurua Track 3 days via Raetihi or Whakahoro
Follow the early roads down through the Ruatiti and Mangapurua Valleys past where pioneering settlers made their homes, over the historic Bridge to Nowhere and onto the Whanganui River for a jet boat pick up!
Both tracks can be walked from either direction! Unique tramping / boating circuit!
We can organize all your vehicle and jet boat transfers!
Contact us or visit our website for a comprehensive range of packages available.
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