Owhango Adventures
Owhango Adventures
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Tara Luty
5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Our group did the 5-day Whanganui River Journey and had the best time! We would 100% choose Ōwhango Adventures again! Grant was super easy-going and great to communicate with. It was no problem to add another person onto our group at a later date. I felt like Grant went out of his way to make our whole experience smoother. Everytime we spoke on the phone it felt like I was just chatting to a mate! The Ōwhango Hotel accommodation suited us well (cool to imagine it in its heyday), and all of our barrels were laid out ready for us when we arrived. Di, Grant, Pat and Willy were really accomodating and offered to get our car driven to Pipiriki for a small additional fee. It made all the difference when we came off the river, all wet and tired! Willy also gave us great instructions and tips before we left, what an awesome guy!
We definitely recommend Ōwhango Adventures if you want to support a local business with friendly, fun staff who really care about your experience!
Kia ora, ngā mihi nui, thanks Ōwhango Adventures!
We definitely recommend Ōwhango Adventures if you want to support a local business with friendly, fun staff who really care about your experience!
Kia ora, ngā mihi nui, thanks Ōwhango Adventures!
Written 27 April 2022
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Ynomrah
12 contributions
Dec 2022
Grant and his team are absolutely WONDERFUL. My friend actually recommended them to us. We had such a memorable experience that we will never forget!
We would highly recommend Owhango Adventures to all of our friends and family and anyone who wants to do the Wanganui journey!
The weather has been quite adverse when we first arrived, but Grant provided accommodation for us and carefully checked the weather every day and kept us updated. He provided flexibility in the schedule which we really needed.
He also had safety in mind and gave us lots of options to adjust for our trip. He and Willy explained the trip and risks to us well. The river was high, but not dangerous, and it made it super fun. Willy dropped us off in the morning and ensured we had a good breakfast at the local pie shop.
Pat was also wonderful, he came an hour early and picked us up, and took us to a great local cafe to get a good feed.
10/10 would recommend Owhango Adventures with Grant and his team again and again!
We would highly recommend Owhango Adventures to all of our friends and family and anyone who wants to do the Wanganui journey!
The weather has been quite adverse when we first arrived, but Grant provided accommodation for us and carefully checked the weather every day and kept us updated. He provided flexibility in the schedule which we really needed.
He also had safety in mind and gave us lots of options to adjust for our trip. He and Willy explained the trip and risks to us well. The river was high, but not dangerous, and it made it super fun. Willy dropped us off in the morning and ensured we had a good breakfast at the local pie shop.
Pat was also wonderful, he came an hour early and picked us up, and took us to a great local cafe to get a good feed.
10/10 would recommend Owhango Adventures with Grant and his team again and again!
Written 5 December 2022
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jenny t
Edinburgh, UK26 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
The river is so so beautiful and it was fabulous letting it take us for 3 days.
Our guides were amazing. Cheerful, helpful, really taking care of us. Food was plentiful and outstanding.
Owhango coped with initial bad weather, prioritising safety and accomodating us an extra night with advice on activities.
Our guides were amazing. Cheerful, helpful, really taking care of us. Food was plentiful and outstanding.
Owhango coped with initial bad weather, prioritising safety and accomodating us an extra night with advice on activities.
Written 8 February 2024
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miguelo373
Morden, UK14 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We rented a canoe from Grant for a trip on the Wanganui river and had a whale of a time. Grant really knows what he’s doing. He did everything to make sure we were well prepared and safe on the trip, and his team were also super helpful and friendly. The accommodation the night before was a real plus, and while not luxury accommodation, it was comfortable and made things much more convenient. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to do the Wanganui Journey.
Written 3 November 2022
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Simone B
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Couples
What an incredible time! We did the 4 day option of the Whanganui River Journey (Ohinepane -> Pipiriki) and it was just the perfect amount of time for us. Owhango Adventures made the trip so easy with the overnight accomodation prior to setting off, barrels ready in the room for advance packing, car drop-off option and a laminated map (our saviour on the river). Couldn't recommend higher!
Written 28 March 2024
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Amy R
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Just had the most amazing time on the Whanganui river thanks to Grant and Pat and the team, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
The whole experience was smooth, personal, kind and no-fuss. Communication with Grant to book was easy and he quickly replied. Since we could find no pictures of the accommodation we were a little nervous, but it was really convenient! Basic but amazing hot showers, and meant the setting off process in the morning was smooth.
He provided all the equipment that we needed and a quick briefing and we were off with a minimum of faff. Pat was our driver and he was a legend.
Everyone we encountered through our time was lovely, and really heightened the experience.
If we come back, we would absolutely book again with Grant/Owhango adventures.
The whole experience was smooth, personal, kind and no-fuss. Communication with Grant to book was easy and he quickly replied. Since we could find no pictures of the accommodation we were a little nervous, but it was really convenient! Basic but amazing hot showers, and meant the setting off process in the morning was smooth.
He provided all the equipment that we needed and a quick briefing and we were off with a minimum of faff. Pat was our driver and he was a legend.
Everyone we encountered through our time was lovely, and really heightened the experience.
If we come back, we would absolutely book again with Grant/Owhango adventures.
Written 21 April 2022
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Sharon Scott
Christchurch, New Zealand7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Ngā mihi nui to the fabulous Owhango Adventures team. The advice and support we received was top notch. As a group of over 50’s ladies we managed the 5 day trip and had an absolute blast. I can highly recommend this whanau run company.
Written 21 January 2023
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Guide16332135024
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Friendly, responsive team. Competent guide with in depth knowledge of the river's ways and of the historical events and cultural significance of the river. Has been one of highlights of my life so far, the beauty of the area, the peace, the mana of the river, the exhiliration of the rapids. All just enough of a challenge, managed well within safety guidelines. Highly recommend Owhango River Adventures.
Written 21 September 2023
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paua40
Ngunguru57 contributions
Dec 2022
We booked the Tongariro Crossing including two nights accommodation and catering with Grant. We had to rebook a few times due to Covid, the death of a staff member's father, and injury but it was no problem. We were treated to good old fashioned New Zealand hospitality and honesty. Nothing was too much. Grant and his team were all generous hosts. We can not recommend them strongly enough and will book with them again in the future.
Written 14 December 2022
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Jez & Nicole
5 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Thank you Owhango Adventures for an incredible 4 days on the Whanganui river. This local business is attentive, professional and caring. We could not recommended them enough for people looking to discover the river. Thank you, and we will bring our families soon!
Written 14 May 2022
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