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