Whanganui National Park is in the Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island.

Understand

Fees and permits

As with all NZ national parks, the park is free to enter.

See

The Bridge to Nowhere

• 1 Bridge to Nowhere. The "Bridge to Nowhere" was built in the jungle in the mid-1930s with the aim of opening up the region for settlers. However, the project failed due to the outbreak of World War II, and road construction came to a stop. Even today, the bridge can only be reached on foot. (updated Jan 2022)

Do

• Kayak down the Whanganui River
• Atene Skyline Track. A 12.5-km tramping trail passing through some spectacular forest landscapes. (updated May 2022)

Eat

There are no places to eat in the park.

Sleep

Camping

• 1 Tieke Kainga Campsite, ☏ +64 6349 2100. (updated Jan 2022)