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Army Museum

State Highway 1, Waiouru. Ph: (0800) 369 999

Email: enquiries@armymuseum.co.nz         www.armymuseum.co.nz

Be inspired by real life soldier’s stories. Discover New Zealand’s military history. Learn the campaigns of the New Zealand Army. Reflect on how conflict has shaped our nation. Open daily 9.00am – 4.30pm (except Christmas Day). Facilities include: Rations Cafe, Gift Shop, Research Centre, Guided Tours, Memorial Greenstone Wall, Educational Programmes.




Bridge to Nowhere

Pipiriki, Whanganui River  Ph: (0800) 480 308 or 025 480 308 Fax: (06) 348 7133  Email: bridgetonowhere@clear.net.nz  www.bridgetonowheretours.co.nz

Join us for your total Whanganui River experience!

Jet Boat Tours - Depart Pipiriki daily. “Bridge to Nowhere” 4-hour tour, River Queen Tour, Short Tours. Jet/Canoe - Jet boat up river, canoe back down. Lodge - Situated in the wilderness region of the Whanganui National Park overlooking the river. Accommodation, buffet meals, licensed bar. Unique! Canoeing - 1-5 day adventures freedom hire or guided/ catered.Tramping - Mangapurua and Matemateaonga tracks.


Canoe Safaris
Canoe SafarisPh: 0800 2 Paddle (0800 2 723353) or (06) 385 9237 Fax: (06) 385 8758 Email: canoesafaris@xtra.co.nz www.canoesafaris.co.nz
Located next to the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks, Canoe Safaris has been operating river trips for over 20 years. Trips are suitable for all ages and are excellent family holidays. One to five day trips canoeing in the Whanganui National Park, or two to four day rafting and inflatable kayak trips on the Upper Mohaka River. Canoe/kayak hire and transportation also available.


Scenic Cycles
Ph: (021) 607 294. www.sceniccycles.co.nz. The Ohakune Mountain Ride, drive up to 1620m (5315 ft) then ride down at your own pace back to town. See alpine flora, water falls, beech and podocarp forests and native bush. Other rides include the Ruatiti downhill.

Transport

Snowliner Shuttle
Ph: (06) 385 8573. Freephone 0800 SKI 123. Mobile 027-249 8808. Fax: (06) 385 8609. Email: snowliner@xtra.co.nz; Professional passenger service for: Summer: scheduled transport to all entry/exit points of the Whanganui River. Canoe trailers available and canoe hire combined with Yeti Tours. Winter: Scheduled trips to Turoa Ski Field, 4WD, door-to-skifield service from Ohakune.

Dempsey Buses
Dempsey BusesPh/fax: (06) 385 4022
We have buses from 10 to 53 seats including a selection of 4x4 vehicles available for charter, school trips and sightseeing. Snow Express mountain transport operates during the ski season. For all your passenger transport needs all year round in the Central Plateau, contact us.
Matai Shuttles

Cnr Clyde & Rata Sts, Ohakune              Ph/fax: (06) 385 9169

Email: matai.lodge@xtra.co.nz              www.matailodge.co.nz

Winter mountain shuttle from 8am every half hour. Summer Tongariro Crossing departs Ohakune at 6am and 7.30am. DoC approved operator. Also, transport to any of the many walks or activities in the Central Plateau area including Pipiriki jet boating. Rental cars and vans for hire. Buses are available for larger groups.

 

   
 

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