• Pioneer for a Day
  
• Overnight Pioneer Experience 1-3 days
  
• Highways into the Past
  

Pioneer for a Day “TANGAHOE”   Mountain Air will take you to a unique wilderness destination on the banks of the breathtaking Whanganui River and the boundary of the beautiful Whanganui National Park.   $295 per person includes return airfare, lunch, snacks and farm experience.    Hear the stories of the tangatu whenua, the Maori people who first settled this land.  Feel the isolation and solitude experienced by New Zealand’s early pioneering families Walk in the footsteps of New Zealand’s early pioneering farmers and see remnants of their early farming equipment. See wild deer roaming the bush fringes Watch the antics of beautiful native pigeons and other birds Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this special place Spend a day in this beautiful wilderness.  Have the freedom to walk over this pioneering farm and enjoy the tranquility around you. Walk around this beautiful farm or take a ride on the bike drawn buggy. Departure: 9 am Pick-up: 4 pm Minimum Party Size: 2 adults.

Overnight Pioneer Experience 1-3 days “TANGAHOE”   Mountain Air will take you to a unique wilderness destination on the banks of the breathtaking Whanganui River and the boundary of the beautiful Whanganui National Park.   Hear the stories of the tangatu whenua, the Maori people who first settled this land.  Feel the isolation and solitude experienced by New Zealand’s early pioneering families Walk in the footsteps of New Zealand’s early pioneering farmers and see remnants of their early farming equipment. See wild deer roaming the bush fringes Watch the antics of beautiful native pigeons and other birds Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this special place Stay 1 – 3 nights in the old lodge.  Up to six visitors with catering provided – minimum three.  Take your time and relax, read, enjoy the tranquility of the area, go for picnics and walks and take plenty of photographs of the abundant birdlife and wild deer. Departure:  9.00 am Chateau Airstrip Pick-up: 4.00 pm on last day Cost: 1 night - $335 per adult         $199 per child (aged 3 – 15) 2 nights - $460 per adult       $299 per child 3 nights - $585 per adult       $395 per child Minimum Party size: 2 Adults

Highways into the Past Fly into beautiful Tangahoe Station and be transformed by the solitude and beauty as you take a one hour walk down to the tranquil Whanganui River.    The walk is all down hill through regenerating native bush.  Native birds will be seen as you pass through ponga trees and stands of kanuka as you walk on this old dray road. Marvel at the endeavours of the pioneering family who use to cart their wool bales on the horse drawn drays down this winding road to meet the river transport.   Join the jetboat at the river and take an exhilarating ride up the beautiful Whanganui River with its tranquil waters and steep bush clad cliffs.  Your guide will tell many stories of the Whanganui and its people on the journey.  From the river a 45 minute walk take you to the Bridge to Nowhere.  Your guide will tell you of the hardship and despair which eventually drove the early European settlers from the area.   After lunch return to your let boat for the ride downstream.  You have the option of canoeing the last 1 hour of the journey or returning all the way to Pipiriki by jet boat.   From Pipiriki, the shuttle bus will return you to National Park, the Chateau Airfield or the Chateau Tongariro.   Details: Full day trip Depart Chateau Airfield by Aircraft: 9.00 am Return Chateau Airfield by Shuttle Bus: 4.30 pm Cost: $435.00 per person Lunch: Provided Equipment: Warm clothing, raincoat, strong walking shoes, drink Minimum Party Size: 3 adults