Videos from around Wanganui
For the Māori tribes of the Whanganui River, the river was vitally important for transport, food and spiritual wellbeing. Māori caught eels by building ingenious eel weirs in the river -- but these structures were removed by European settlers to allow access for steamboats. Boat trips up the river became popular with tourists in the late 19th century.
Watch the latest videos, from and about Whanganui.
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From the port at the river mouth to the mountains around the upper reaches, there is a wealth of attractions one can get involved in.
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Find out the people who contribute to making the river the experience it deserves as well as finding exciting places to visit.
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Whether it be a jet boat trip to the Bridge To Nowhere or a drive up the River Road, take time to stay overnight at a huge variety of accommodation options
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From the port at the river mouth to the mountains around the upper reaches, there is a wealth of attractions one can get involved in.
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