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Brent and Claire of Whanganui River Jet Boat Tours, invite you to come and explore the hidden depths of this unique and magical river valley known as the Whanganui River National Park with them - a couple of proud New Zealanders. The Whanganui River is an historical pathway to the sea from the mountains of the central plateau on the North Island of New Zealand. You will pass several particularly significant cultural and historical sites on their scenic trips, and Brent will stop to enable you to have a closer look and take photos while he tells you more about them.

Havoc at the Fox Tour
This trip is ideal if you don't have all day, or if you don't want to drive too far afield. Jet boat up the Whanganui River through the lower reaches of the Whanganui National Park. There will be several stops along the way to show you features that are unique to this stretch of the River. Once the boat reaches The Flying Fox, take a stroll around the organic gardens. When the kettle boils, you will gather on the verandah overlooking the Whanganui River, and relax enjoying Havoc coffee with delicious freshly baked muffins. When it's time to go, we board once again, our boat – Te Wairua o te Awa (The Spirit of the River), and make our way back down the River to Pungarehu Marae.

Bridge to Nowhere Discovery
If your wish is to see as much of the Whanganui River as possible in one day, then this is the trip for you. This is the only 6 hour Bridge to Nowhere tour. They stop many times along the way to learn the history of the Awa (river) of the old Marae and ferries that once planed this stretch of the River. The scenery is second to none, and the gorges that rise above us are spectacular. Arriving at Mangapurua Landing, we have a leisurely 40 minute walk into the "Valley of Abandoned Dreams", on to "the Bridge to Nowhere", where the boat will sit and enjoy the scenery and history of the valley and bridge, with a cup of tea or coffee, and Claire's tastey baking. There are many more fascinating stops along the way, including a picnic in a secluded scenic spot.

Te Awa (The River) Tour Jetboat / Canoe
Te Awa is Havoc at The Fox – with a paddle! Yes, the first part of this trip is jet boating from Pungarehu to The Flying Fox, with all the stops and stories along the way. Here's the difference – after savouring the hospitality of your hosts, Whanganui Jet and The Flying Fox, you will return to the River, where you will be instructed in the use of your canoe. When you feel at ease, you will commence our 3 hour easy paddle down river (this includes some time for stops). The beauty of this trip is that you are really experiencing the Whanganui River first hand, in just one day.

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