The 10 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island

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Come and fly around the stunning volcanic peaks, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu! View the colourful Blue, Emerald and Tama Lakes and all of the spectacular craters on show! Learn about the cultural heritage, history, fascinating geology and biology of this region! Make your stay here even more memorable and come and take a flight with us! Let our team look after you and show you the world through our eyes! It’s a fantastic way to view the breathtaking volcanic scenery of Tongariro National Park, Dual World Heritage Area!

Guided tours from 1 to 5 days in the Whanganui National Park. Suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. Family trips a speciality. Operating for 40 years. Easy paddling, short Walks, Maori and European history. Fantastic meals. Fully qualified guides and we are a licensed operator. Canoe and Kayak Hire is also available.

Ohakune’s top Ski and Board retail, rental & workshop! Outstanding personal service, all the best brands, qualified boot fitters & Boot Lab. We also retail, rent and repair everything from BMX to E- bikes. Most importantly though, we have a passion for what we do!

Mihi nui kia a koutou katoa, Whanganui River Adventures(No Pipiriki)is the only locally owned Jetboat, Canoe and multi adventure and accommodation business based in Pipiriki.We specialise in personalised all round service promoting our local history and stories that we grew up with and what has been passed down to us by our kaumatua and kuia (ancestors, grandparents) and our whanau(families)who still reside on the awa (river)to this date. Our tours are Scenic involving scenic and historic site stops by Jetboat or Canoe/Kayak or MTB ensuring you with a safe journey to your destination from the beginning and return back. You will be greeted with a warm and cheery smile by either ourselves (Ken & Josephine) or one of our local staff before starting your tour on the Whanganui River or one of our local tracks in the area. Or you may be just calling in to our office for a friendly chat and information on our local area or just to have a hot drink and something to eat before your drive out of Pipiriki. We welcome anyone from NZders to our International Visitors from all over the world. Nau mai, Haere mai!!

River Valley is an adventure company that operates from River Valley Lodge, an Adventure Lodge situated 32 kilometers east of the central North Island town of Taihape. What is River Valley all about? River Valley is all about rafts and horses. In fact 3 generations (since 1982)of guides have brought adventures based around river rafting and horse back riding to the general public. Rafting ranges in duration from half day Grade 5 trips on the Rangitikei River - often called one of the world's top half day Grade 5 trips - to gentle floats in the midst of spectacular scenery on our Scenic rafting trips. Horse Trekking. The core of the River Valley Stables riding experience is the natural horse training techniques used to train our horses. This produces horses that are responsive and happy. All riding takes place over the beautiful hill country of this area - the northern Rangitikei.

Join Whanganui River Canoes for a three - five day canoe/kayak trip on the Whanganui River. You can choose to 'do it yourself'with a freedom hire, or have our guides cater for you and show you the best spots along the river. You can meet us the night before your trip at the Raetihi Holiday Park for comfortable, affordable accommodation, or ask us about our Holiday Home if that is more your style. We will make sure you are packed, briefed and ready to go before you start the adventure of your lifetime.

The Timber Trail with it’s accessibility to stunning forest, steeped in history and packed with flowing trails, has cemented itself as one of NZ’s favourite offroad adventure cycle trails. In the heart of the Pureora Forest, and easily accessed from Taumaranui, Ongarue, Te Kuiti or via Benneydael as gateways. Generally ridden over two days , the trail features stunning podocarp forest, spectacular gorges traversed by incredible suspension bridges (35 bridges to be crossed en route) and historic tramways. Discover ancient Maori stories and history, learn about the pioneering foresters and those those more modern pioneers that fought to keep this forest for all of us (and the flora and fauna) somewhere to enjoy for the future. Travelling from Pureora in the east to Ongarue in the west, most cyclists choose to stay mid trail in one of the comfortable lodges, or camp at the Department of Conservation campsite. Shuttle services and pacakges are available - see website.

Guided Walks & Shuttles - Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro Adventure Outdoors are locally owned & operated, established in 2003. We offer guided walks & adventure tours into the Tongariro National Park. Small groups, fun & qualified guides. WINTER - Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing SUMMER - Guided tours plus our very own - Pre Dawn Shuttle - The earliest shuttle into the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Experience New Zealand's Best 1 Day Walk with us. Adventure Outdoors offer a true New Zealand experience Our tours are personalized & have flexible time schedules to suit the weather & avoid the crowds. Tours include all clothing gear & equipment.

We guide quad bike and side-by-side buggy tours through the heart of the Tongariro National Park in the Ruapehu District. Come and experience New Zealand native bush, farmland, where you can cross natural streams, and enjoy stunning views of Tongariro National Park, and our volcanoes. All gear will be provided. All our guides are NZQA qualified.