Description

The Bridge to Nowhere Lodge is a unique place.
Located deep in the Whanganui National Park wilderness region, we are the only Whanganui River accommodation of this kind in the area.

Perched high above the river and surrounded by native bush the only access is by the Lodges Jet Boat Service, canoe, tramping or helicopter.

The Lodge offers comfortable double/twin share accommodation. Rooms have magnificent bush and river views with French doors opening onto the balcony.
Family and bunk rooms are also available.

We serve delicious kiwi meals presented as a generous buffet with something to suit every taste!

Our licensed bar offers a selection of New Zealand wines and beers to compliment your meal. Enjoy your meals in the dining room or on the balcony overlooking the river.

Explore our property enjoy bush and farm walks, visit with our animals. Take a canoe across to Tieke Marae and learn about the early Maori or just sit and listen to tales of life on the river and relax and soak up the view.

In the evening take a stroll and discover our glow worms or capture the magic of the bush from the comfort of the balcony.

Hear the distinctive call of the endangered native kiwi, as they answer from the bush in reply to our tape recordings.
Gaze at the clear skies and spot the Southern Cross, the Milky Way, satellites and the billions of stars.

Awake to the sounds of the birds and enjoy your breakfast while watching the mist roll off the river for the beginning of another beautiful day.

You then return to Pipiriki on the jet boat or canoe (optional) bringing to an end your unique and unforgettable
"Whanganui River Adventure."