Welcome to Whanganui Scenic Experience Jet. We offer jet boat tours and canoe hire on the scenic Whanganui River with Mark and Claire Wickham, your local guides. Our base is our family farm on the banks of the Whanganui River. Come with us and learn the stories, history and experiences, see stunning scenery and visit unforgettable places. Our tours range in duration – it all depends on how much time you have to spend in our beautiful valley. Let us share our passion for the Whanganui River with you.
We offer unique tours along the Whanganui River including:
- Transport to and from any location you....
- Meeting local volks and sharing interesting stories
- Atene Skyline walk 8 hours walk track
- Koriniti Marae (Meeting place for Maori people)
- The Kawana Flour Mill
- The Jerusalem Church Mission (Sisters of compassion)
- Cycle Tour (part of the mountain to see cycle trial)
- Jet boat connection to the 'BRIDGE TO NOWHERE"
- weekend day trips to interesting destinations
The Historic Paddle Steamer Waimarie, New Zealand’s last operating passenger Paddle Steamer, operating on New Zealand's longest navigable river - the Whanganui.
Waimarie started service to Pipiriki in June 1900. She has been faithfully restored and is still steam powered and coal fired and can carry up to 150 passengers.
Waimarie is fully operational and sails daily from Labour Weekend until April 30. During the winter months a reduced timetable is available.
We run jet boat and waka tours on the Whanganui River, as well as Marae Stays and it is our privilege to show our visitors - our place!
Our business is a Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity and we have also been awarded the Qualmark Enviro Silver Award which demonstrates our commitment to responsible tourism - caring for our social and physical environment. We are doing our bit to preserve our surroundings, and encouraging others to come along for the ride!
