Whanganui Tours is a guided tour operator at 10 Wakefield Street in Whanganui East, rated 4.9 on Google from 66 reviews. Customers often mention the historical information and the local knowledge, and the company runs mail run tours, cycle tours on the Mountains to Sea trail and shuttles along the Whanganui River Road.
River and road tours depend on weather and river conditions, so ask the operator what happens if a trip is cancelled or the river is unsafe. Book ahead for weekends and summer, and ask what is included, such as bike hire, shuttles, lunch or morning tea. A guide who knows the history and local stories makes a trip more than a ride.
For Whanganui locals and visitors who want to see the river valley with someone who knows its history, Whanganui Tours on Wakefield Street is worth booking.