Interesting Stuff

Friends of the Whanganui RiverFan Club of the Whanganui River

Watch out for these guys. Move to the right side of the river and position your canoe perpendicular to the wake. Enjoy the bumpy ride.

Nature and conservationWhanganui National Park protects one of the largest remaining tracts of lowland forest remaining in the North Island, and it provides habitat for a wide variety of native wildlife.

Fishing Licence Info & Regulations | Fish & Game New ZealandThere are nine different types of fishing licence on offer to buy online. Pick the licence that best suits your personal circumstances, lifestyle, age and stage.

Booking and payingFind out how to book and pay for your stay in a DOC hut.

New Zealand pigeon / kererū / kūkū / kūkupaThe kererū is a large bird with irridescent green and bronze feathers on its head and a smart white vest. The noisy beat of its wings is a distinctive sound in our forests.

Chatham Islands black robinThe recovery of the Chatham Islands black robin from the brink of extinction is an internationally renowned conservation success story.

Blue duck/whioThe blue duck/whio is only found in New Zealand. It is a nationally vulnerable species and faces a risk of becoming extinct.

RatsThe rats in New Zealand are introduced pests and threaten the long-term survival of native species.

PossumsThe possum is one of the greatest threats to our natural environment.

Easter Camping MealsMake your trip this Easter long weekend memorable with our top camping food favourites.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/wanganui/whanganui-journey-brochure.pdf

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