Activities at Posh Pioneers:
Many activities are included in your stay!
Activities
Many activities are inclusive of your stay at Posh Pioneers.
Jet Boat to the Bridge to Nowhere.
Join us on a full day trip to Mangapurua, an old soldiers’ settlement and the location of the Bridge to Nowhere.
– Minimum 4 passengers. Lunch included.
Canoe - Jetboat combo
Canoe at your own pace on this scenic river, past waterfalls and native bush. We will meet you for your return trip to Posh Pioneers.
– Minimum 4 passengers. Lunch included.
Fishing.
Experience trout fishing in the Whanganui River. Fishing Licenses can be purchased online ahead of time, or when you arrive at Posh Pioneers. Bring your own fishing gear.
Jet boat charge.
Campfire Cooking
Join us for an evening meal cooked on a campfire.
Included in your stay.
Conservation - Trapping
As part of our conservation plan, we have several trapping lines to trap pests that destroy our native plant and bird life. Join us as we check and reset the trap lines and learn about the variety of trapping methods.
Included in your stay.
Organic Garden
Take a walk around our organic garden based on permaculture practices. Learn about our sustainable practices, including earth care, water conservation, companion planting, and rotational crops.
Included in your stay.
History
We love sharing the history of Maharanui in the evening after dinner.
Included in your stay.
Glow Worms
A short walk in evening will take you to a spot where you can view glowworms.
Included in your stay.
Nature Walks
Meander up the track behind the lodge to the lookout where you can rest and enjoy the view across the Whanganui River.
Take a guided tramp along old pathways through native bush and past waterfalls. Walk through the natural habitat of native birds and animals. This is a 3-hour tramp suitable for experienced hikers.
$60.00 per person.
Night Sky Experience
Snuggle up in a rug with a thermos, and binoculars to view the amazing night sky.
Included in your stay.
Bird Watching
Head out with a pair of binoculars and an ID book to view the amazing native bird life.
Included in your stay.
Courses Available
Minimum 4 people, maximum 12 people.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.
All materials included unless specified.
Balm making
Learn about preserving plant properties, making salves, balms, creams and other medicinal applications.
Full-day course (9am – 3-3:30pm)
Soap making
Learn about the history, ingredients, equipment and terminology to safely make your own kawakawa soap using the cold pressed method.
Full-day course. (9am – 3- 3:30pm)
Native Plants - walk and talk
Learn to identify native plants in the ngahere (bush) in this area of New Zealand and their medicinal properties.
Flax Weaving
Learn the basic techniques of how to harvest, prepare, and weave your own kono (small) basket using Harakeke (NZ Flax).
Full-day course (9am – 3-3:30pm)