Discover the Awa
The Mail Tour | Cycle | Canoe
Discover the awa experience is made possible by the leadership and knowledge tangata whenua, whose deep connection to the Awa (river) and Whenua (land) guides us. 3 experiences in one day, join Whanganui Tours for a Mail Tour that includes morning tea, a two-hour cycle with a lunch option, then finishing with a two-hour canoe trip starting at Koriniti, where we’ll take you through the heart of the Whanganui River. We welcome Manuhiri (visitors) from across Aotearoa and the world to hear our stories, share in Manaakitanga (hospitality), and experience the beauty of our Te Awa Tupua. Min 5 persons
Tour inclusions
Pick and up and drop off in Whanganui City
Discover the Awa package includes:
See how the mail gets delivered in rural New Zealand, with all the connections that matter and beautiful scenic views
Koriniti Marae Visit
Start cycling for 2 hrs from the old convent at Jerusalem/Hiruharama(with the stories of local Māori, Mother Aubert & James K Baxter) Morning tea before you start.
Visit Historical sites along the way
Optional lunch stop at Matahiwi cafe.
Canoe 2 hrs from Koriniti to Atene through Whanganui National Park.
Be inspired by the route the Mountains to Sea Cyclists and Te Araroa Walkers traverse
Glimpse inside the lives of our Rural hinterland, shaped by Centuries of Occupation along the river
See unique geology born from millennia of uplifting change
Spectacular views
When
Monday - Friday departures (minimum 5 persons)
Depart at 7.30 am (pick up at your Whanganui accommodation)
Return to Whanganui for arrival at 4.30 pm
Duration 6 - 7 hours
Price
Cost per person $400
Includes Mail Run Tour, bike hire, Canoe paddle with Awa navigators and morning tea.
optional lunch at Matahiwi Cafe - $28 per person
What do you need to bring
Camera
Drinking water
Sunscreen and sun hats
Warm jacket and rain jacket
Shoes suitable for walking
suitable clothes for canoeing.
