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Whanganui River

Deep in the heart of a pristine rainforest, the Whanganui River is a beautiful and magical place of deep spiritual significance to local Maori.

Whanganui National Park

From remote mountains to the Tasman Sea, Whanganui National Park is a rugged landscape draped in lush rainforest and offering great opportunities for walking and overnight hikes.

Maori culture

A deep sense of culture pervades the Whanganui region – dotted along the Whanganui River, deep in Whanganui National Park, are several marae.

Bridge to Nowhere

Deep in the bush lies this haunting bridge, memorial to a settlement that never eventuated.

River cruising

Board the 100-year-old Waimarie for a cruise up the Whanganui River.

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