North Mole is a fishing jetty at the point where the Whanganui River runs out to sea, in the Utiku area of Rangitikei. People fish from the end of the jetty, and the beach to the north of the point is known for driftwood. Visitors also come for the surfing, the views up the river and out to sea, watching ships and waves, and the sunset. The reviews mention plenty of parking and toilets nearby.
Customers say the spot is a nice surprise, with several fishers catching their kai at the end of the jetty and a friendly crowd to chat with while waiting for a bite. One visitor spent a few hours there with no fish, but said the time by the sea was relaxing. Snapper are mentioned, and one warning is that the fishing line can snag on the rocks if you do not wind in quickly. Among the wharves and jetties in the area, the Google rating of 4.5 from 168 reviews is what Open Locally shows for this spot, and no nearby listings are given for comparison. The sea view and the sound of the river mouth are the main reasons people stop here.