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Whakahoro

Whakahoro is the last road access before Pipiriki and the starting point for an 88 km section of the Whanganui Journey, usually completed in three days by canoe.

Whakahoro
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The place

What makes it special

  • Starting point for an 88 km canoe journey to Pipiriki, typically lasting three days.
  • A road-access point before a section where options to change plans become limited.
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Whakahoro

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Loaded canoes travel through a forested gorge on the Whanganui River.

Whanganui Journey by canoe on a river that demands self-reliance

Paddling down the Whanganui River rewards preparation: choose your section, assess the crew’s real experience and travel mindfully on an *awa* with deep living significance.

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Profile updated: 28/09/2026