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Whanganui Journey: Taumarunui to Pipiriki
Whanganui National Park, New Zealand
New Zealand's only Great Walk done by canoe: 145 km over about five days through deep bush gorges to Pipiriki.
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South Nahanni River
Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories, Canada
Fly-in wilderness river below Virginia Falls through deep canyons, far from roads.
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| Spec | Whanganui Journey: Taumarunui to Pipiriki | South Nahanni River |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Taumarunui (Ngāhuinga/Cherry Grove) to Pipiriki | — |
| Distance | 145 km one way | — |
| Typical time | 5 days (3-day 88 km option from Whakahoro) | — |
| Great Walks season | 1 October – 30 April | — |
| Management | NZ Department of Conservation | Parks Canada |
| Access | — | Floatplane only |
| Signature feature | — | Virginia Falls |
| Status | — | UNESCO World Heritage Site |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Whanganui Journey: Taumarunui to Pipiriki
- Great Walk huts and campsites
- Bridge to Nowhere side walk
- Rich Māori cultural history
- Bookings needed in season
- Long days in low flows
South Nahanni River
- World-class canyon scenery
- True wilderness
- Very expensive access
- Cold, powerful water
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