Whanganui Journey
| Whanganui Journey | |
|---|---|
Canoes at the confluence of the Ongarue and Whanganui River at the beginning of the Whanganui Journey | |
| Length | 145 km (90 mi) |
| Location | Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand |
| Designation | New Zealand Great Walk |
| Trailheads | Taumarunui to Pipiriki |
| Use | Canoeing and kayaking |
| Elevation change | 89 metres (292 ft) drop |
| Highest point | 144 m (472 ft), Taumarunui |
| Lowest point | 55 m (180 ft), Pipiriki |
| Grade | Class II |
| Season | Late October to mid-April |
| Website | Whanganui Journey |
| Trail map | |
Whanganui National Park | |
The Whanganui Journey is a river journey along the Whanganui River in the North Island of New Zealand, travelling by canoe or kayak. The route runs from Taumarunui to Pipiriki, is 145 km long and usually takes 5 days to complete. It is managed by New Zealand's Department of Conservation under its Great Walks programme, and much of the route travels through land that is part of the Whanganui National Park.