Paddling near Ashhurst, Manawatū-Whanganui
Ashhurst sits at the edge of the Manawatū Gorge where the Pohangina and Manawatū rivers converge nearby, making it a natural base for river paddling in the lower North Island. The Manawatū River is accessible within a couple of kilometres of town, while the Whanganui River — New Zealand's most celebrated canoe journey — is the marquee multi-day destination for the wider region.
Top waters to paddle near Ashhurst
Pohangina River
Manawatū-Whanganui
Manawatū River
Hawke's Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui
South Taranaki Bight
Manawatū-Whanganui
Mangahao River
Manawatū-Whanganui
Rangitīkei River
Manawatū-Whanganui
Otaki Beach
Wellington
Kahuterawa Stream
Manawatū-Whanganui
Tukituki River
Hawke's Bay
Te Horo Beach
Wellington
Ruamāhanga River
Wellington
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