Original Mail Tour
Life, people and discoveries of the River Road
Join Tracy, who grew up on the Whanganui River, for a relaxing day delivering mail along the iconic Whanganui River Road by van. Immerse yourself in the stunning river surroundings, hear captivating local stories, and visit historical sites such as the Jerusalem Convent, with a stop for morning tea along the way. Collected from your accommodation, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a unique and intimate experience on our original mail tour.
Tour inclusions -
Please note this is done by Van on the Whanganui River Road.
Pick and up and drop off in Whanganui City
Along the way to discover:
See how the mail gets delivered in rural New Zealand, with all the connections that matter
Hear Stories of Whanau and what it was like for Tracey growing up on the Whanganui River
Koriniti Marae Visit
The convent at Jerusalem/Hiruharama
(with the stories of local Māori, Sister Mother Aubert & James K Baxter)Kāwana Flour Mill - the original river think big project
Morning tea stop along the way
The unique Tunnel culvert
Be inspired by the route the Mountains to Sea Cyclists and Te Araroa Walkers traverse
Glimpse inside the lives of our rural hinterland, shaped by centuries of occupation along the river
See unique geology born from millennia of uplifting change
Spectacular views
When
Monday - Friday departures
Depart at 7.30am (pick up at your Whanganui accommodation, within CBD)
Return to Whanganui for arrival at 1.30pm
Duration 6 hours
Price
Cost per person $85.00
Includes all transport (shuttle, guide) and morning tea
What do you need to bring
- Camera
- Drinking water
- Sunscreen and sun hats
- Rain jacket
- Shoes suitable for walking