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Added by Jopie, at 06 December 2017
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12 Reviews
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01 April 2022
Phil is a great kiwi bloke ;-p
Seriously though, our 3 day canoe safari was amazing - it was scenic, we were well taken care of and our guides were great. It was VERY good value.
Our only piece of advice is that you do require a good level of fitness, so if you have any doubts do the 4 day safari (same distance spread over 4days, rather than 3).response / report this review -
23 January 2022
We did the 5 day, fully guided and catered river journey, with our four children and three other families. This was truly one of the best holidays we have ever had. Phil and Ian, our guides, organised every detail. It was enormous fun canoeing down the river, jumping off rocks and canyoning. We felt completely safe all the time, but it also felt adventurous. The food, prepared by Phil's partner, Kirsty, and cooked on site, was AMAZING! It has set the bar for backcountry catering higher than we thought possible! The motel was lovely as well.
I can't recommend this trip highly enough.response / report this review -
10 January 2022
This was out and out one of the best experiences I've ever had. The trip exceeded my expectations in every department. The hospitality was second to none and the care taken for all of us was outstanding. Safety was never forgotten and was balanced with a load of fun and great humour throughout.
Phil and Ian provided fun, instruction, delicious food and wisdom throughout the journey and this was reflected by the utter joy all the kids, teenagers and adults had. Never a dull moment.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!response / report this review -
02 January 2022
Absolutely amazing experience with Canoe safaris!
We did a 4-day canoe trip in the Whanganui river with Canoe safaris. Our guides, Phil and Ian are highly experienced, professional and helpful. Almost everything we need were provided, including tent, 3-meals everyday plus snacks, life jacket, barrels and dry bags. Food was much beyond my expectation.
The river is stunning and definitely worth going. But I wouldn't recommend anybody to go without a professional guide unless you are super experienced. I always thought I was a good swimmer. But I almost drowned in the river (the current seems slow and calm, but when you are actually in it; it is a whole different story!) Thankfully Phil was keeping an eye on me and canoed to me right away. I do feel I could have died in the river if I didn't have a professional guide. Many thanks to our amazing guides, Phil and Ian!response / report this review -
01 January 2022
A perfect canoe camping trip. The guide Phil is very friendly and he cooks very deliciously. I enjoyed this journey very much!
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06 September 2020
Super clean room. Friendly service and so accommodating. Phil made sure we got up the mountain nice and early. Great stay, highly recommend.
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14 April 2020
Did a 3 day canoe safari led by Phil. Outstanding. Beautiful scenery, good campsites, and excellent food prepared by Phil. Highly recommended. He knows the area like the back of his hand - all round, superb.
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26 February 2020
Had the most enjoyable trip in my life. Took the 4 day canoe safari down the Wanganui river. We thoroughly enjoyed it, couldn't have asked for better guides, Erin and Jordan. Their knowledge and expertise was invaluable. The scenery was out of this world, at times we felt as though no one else had ever travelled through here. Thanks Phil and Kristy for your attention to detail and organising the trip. Loved it, we will be back. Maybe try the Rangitikei River next. Thanks Sharon and Martin
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17 December 2019
We arranged a self guided trip with Phil & Kirsty. It was fantastic, I will recommend canoeing the Whanganui river to any of my friends.
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13 December 2019
Great service, friendly staff. Recommend doing a canoe safari.
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07 January 2018
Great service
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13 December 2017
absolutely incredible: best time ever. went on a school camp and the guides were amazing. truely a great time
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