Taumarunui Canoe Hire & Jet Boat Tours

Like a well-oiled machine: very organised, good safety briefing, and great value for money.And the canoe is so fun, highly recommend!

Heavily reccomend! Always answer the phone, all the kit was perfect, great service at every point of the experience.

We did the 5-day canoeing down the river. What a great trip with the support from Taumarunui Canoe Hire. We both never canoed before but we were confident after the briefing and practice they provided. Instructions to get through rapids were clearly marked in the maps they provided in the waterproof bag. They are professional and efficient and friendly all at the same time.

I had the unfortunate experience of booking a kayak tour with this business a while ago and cannot get over it. It was hands down the worst outdoor excursion I've ever had. I cannot stress enough how disappointed and angry I am with the services provided by taumarunui canoe hire.First and foremost, the condition of the kayaks was abysmal. They were worn-out, cracked, and clearly not maintained properly. It felt like I was paddling in a sinking bathtub rather than a sturdy kayak. I had serious concerns about my safety and the safety of others in the group, but the guide brushed off our worries without a care in the world.Speaking of the guide, their lack of professionalism and expertise was astonishing. It was evident from the moment they arrived late and disheveled that they were ill-prepared for the day's activities. They had zero knowledge about the river's currents or any points of interest along the way. It was like they were just winging it, with no regard for the experience they were supposed to provide.What aggravated the situation even more was the complete absence of any safety instructions or briefing. I've been on numerous guided tours before, and it's standard practice to provide participants with basic information on how to handle emergencies or navigate tricky situations. But it seemed like thwy couldn't care less about our safety. It was a recipe for disaster!! Will not recommened.

This provider is the absolutely best choice for the Whanganui River Journey. We have booked with them a second time already and their service is unbeatable. The equipment is high-end and the safety aspect they display with briefing and several other things is fabulous. I think they should be charging more for what they offer. I would be willing to pay a higher price. Highly recommended provider.

such a great company, run by a seriously lovely family. We condensed our 5 day trip down the Whanganui journey into 4 days, which caused some trouble at the end in terms of the pick-up. However, the family went out of their way to get us back to Taumarunui anyway, and even dropped us back to our accomodation! The service was also really affordable, and all the gear you’re provided with is excellent quality. Cannot recommend these guys enough!

Absolutely awesome team, they worked very hard to get us all on the river safely. Huge amount of knowledge and a great briefing about the trip before we set off. Highly recommend

Highly recommend! We were a group of 12 that canoed the Whanganui River, and the team made us feel very well prepared. The fresh baking at the start and end of the trip was really tasty, and it was handy to be able to stay in the on-site cabins the night before we started (although a few lights to help figure out where we were going in the dark would have been helpful). I’ll definitely recommend you to friends and family :)

The best experience ever! The Taumranui canoe team are amazing at providing a safe and unique experience and working to suit each groups needs. We had an amazing time and I would %100 recommend to anyone