River transport is the only option from Mangapurua Landing to Pipiriki. Pre-book delivery of kayaks or canoes. Hazards: Capsize: limited places to exit onto bank Cycling: keep to the left and single file. Walking: narrow, winding, short sight lines ahead
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-39.62, 175.09 · rel 9633806
-39.62, 175.09 · rel 9633806
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - f Whanganui River
114,9 km from Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui River to Wanganui Motor Boat Club ramp, Anzac Parade, Wanganui through alpine terrain and mountains.
Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui River
→
Wanganui Motor Boat Club ramp, Anzac Parade, Wanganui
linear
114,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 13 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
6× ruins
2× Attraction
4× summit
Puraroto
cave ·
73 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Upokunui Pā
ruins ·
99 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Tunnel Culvert
Attraction ·
113 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Kaiwhaiki Pā
ruins ·
143 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Waitaha Pā
ruins ·
171 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Parikino Pā
ruins ·
189 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Ātene Pā / Te Kaponga
ruins ·
239 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Popotea
summit ·
243 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Whanganui River Adventures
Attraction ·
283 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Old toilets site
ruins ·
335 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Motai
summit ·
340 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Pukehinau
summit ·
384 m off route
114,9 km
100%
Kaiatea
summit ·
423 m off route
114,9 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
3 m
–
98 m
0 km
57,4 km
114,9 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
76 m elevation
Quarter of the way
49 m elevation
Halfway
14 m elevation
Three quarters
14 m elevation
Finish
7 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - f Whanganui River is 114.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - f Whanganui River takes approximately 28h 35min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - f Whanganui River is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui River to Wanganui Motor Boat Club ramp, Anzac Parade, Wanganui. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - f Whanganui River starts at Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui River.
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - f Whanganui River is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.