Located on North Island, New Zealand, Whanganui National Park encompasses parts of Crown Land, but not its fringing namesake river. It serves as an important sanctuary for the area’s unique native flora and fauna and offers many exciting hiking tracks through lush lowland forests as well as exhilarating river trips down the Whanganui River. Canoeist's and kayaker's can take advantage of the easy-to-access huts and campsites dotted along the riverbanks. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay overnight at Tieke Marae, a Maori commune where you will be privy to some fascinating traditional Maori customs in action.