Enjoy a unique opportunity in one of the most beautiful areas of New Zealand. Join the Mailman any weekday as he delivers mail and supplies to residents of the River Valley. Experience Whanganui National Park's historic and scenic River Valley Road.

Operiki is the morning tea stop on the river road mail run. Visit our photo gallery for other Mail Tour attractions

Historic early Settlers cottage, used by canoers and trampers today.

Jerusalem St Josephs Church

Visit scenic spots en route to Pipiriki, the heart of the Whanganui National Park: Operiki Gardens, the Jerusalem Convent, the Kawana Flour Mill, various Marae, and the Morikaunui Station. See New Zealands bush forest and amazing scenery. Hear commentary on the historic features of life on the Whanganui River.

The Whanganui River Road Mail Tour will also deliver and pick up canoe parties to any part of the river, deliver trampers to on and off points on the Matemateaonga Track and link up with jet-boat trips from Pipiriki to the Drop Scene and Bridge to Nowhere.

$60.00 per person (7 days a week)
includes morning tea. Group discounts available
Order a picnic lunch @ $12.00 per person or bring your own.
(there is no opportunity to purchase refreshments on the trip)

A morning pick-up from your city accommodation at a time to be arranged –- returns mid to late afternoon.

Please contact us for transport to Pipiriki and Jet Boat arrangements. Jet Boat Trips are subject to minimum numbers.