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Wanganui to Wellington
The
town of Wanganui is reached from the Taranaki region by Route 3 63 kms
south of Hawera through rolling farm land. Route 4 from the north
is also a way to reach the city.
The most exciting river trip in New Zealand can be had on the Wanganui
River by going north to Pipiriki. From here it is total wilderness
through the Whanganui National Park. The river has a gentle gradient
but boasts 239 rapids between Taumarunui and the sea. Plenty of walking
tracks for those not having desire to get on the river. This is
where the movie the River Queen was filmed by the way. No roads in the
park but a couple of small river settlements are there such as
Jerusalem created in 1884 by a catholic mission.
Taking route 3 south the drive passes through the villages of Bulls and
Sanson where it meets Route One and heads directly for Wellington
passing thorough Levin and the town of Otaki. Take the time to turn in
Otaki and drive the few kilometres to Otaki Beach that stretches for
miles. Kapiti Island is easily seen from here.
From here it is a short drive through the small towns leading up to the
city of Wellington.
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