Since Friday 10th July our cafe has been open on the weekends for fun, food and relaxing by the river.

Opening hours are:

   Fri 4pm - 8pm

   Sat 8am - 8pm

   Sun 8am - 8pm

If you want to pop in, fantastic. If you happen to have a larger group, a call to...

I can feel the excitement for all New Zealanders. Finally able to get out to explore their backyard; creating a new normal. Welcome to level 2 New Zealand, Mangaweka is a great place to start your exploration.

Mangaweka is situated between Manawatu, Whanganui...

Prices are for a guided trip and includes shuttles to or from Awastone, showers after your paddle and use of our bathrooms (S3).

We meet at Awastone Cafe at the time given. Trip departures are dependant on numbers (we do commit to 1 booked) and river conditions.

If you h...

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Their second run was...

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Training day for sprints...