A river cruise is a voyage along inland waterways , often stopping at multiple ports along the way. Since cities and towns often grew up around rivers, river cruise ships frequently dock in the center of cities and towns.
6-530: The Whanganui Journey is a river journey along the Whanganui River in the North Island of New Zealand , travelling by canoe or kayak . The route runs from Taumarunui to Pipiriki , is 145 km long and usually takes 5 days to complete. It is managed by New Zealand's Department of Conservation under its Great Walks programme, and much of the route travels through land that is part of
12-462: A further 89 km and some canoeists continue, to exit at the main bridge in Whanganui , which takes a further two days. Because the river is tidal closer to Whanganui, canoeists doing so need to leave Hipango Park on an outgoing tide. Accommodation on the route is in a combination of huts and campsites, which must be booked. River users must purchased a Facilities User Pass (FUP) if travelling on
18-402: A map, and transport to/from either end. 38°53′31″S 175°15′14″E / 38.892°S 175.254°E / -38.892; 175.254 River journey River day cruises are day excursions ranging from 30 minutes to a full day. They can be on boats carrying as few as 10 people or as many as a few hundred. Such a cruise is typically based in a city with a river flowing through
24-544: The Whanganui National Park . The route is broken into sections that are stretches of river between campsites or huts. During normal weather conditions the rapids on the river will not exceed grade II . As a result, there are several tour operators that offer a variety of trip combinations covering all or part of the route. Although the Great Walk route ends at Pipiriki, the river is navigable for
30-543: The centre (e.g., Amsterdam , Bangkok , London , Paris , Varanasi ) or an area of natural beauty, such as on the Hudson River , Rhine Thames and Ganga . Some popular locations include: River cruise ships with accommodation facilities offer longer cruises. According to Douglas Ward, "A river cruise represents life in the slow lane, sailing along at a gentle pace, soaking up the scenery, with plentiful opportunities to explore riverside towns and cities en route. It
36-522: The river between 1 October and 30 April. It is cheaper to purchase the FUP before going on the river. They are available from the various operators, DOC in Whanganui, or from local Visitor Information Centres. There are different rates for different age groups, and for jetboaters. Most tour operators/canoe hire places will organize camp sites when travellers book with them, and they supply all safety equipment,
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