5 foods to enjoy as you paddle the Whanganui River

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The Whanganui River hosts a range of edible plants
A handy introduction to Māori bush kai Whanganui River guide Hayden Potaka reckons you can pack a little lighter on a multi-day journey down New Zealand’s third longest river. No need for zip-lock bags of trail mix. And definitely say goodbye to the stock-standard dehydrated dinners trampers love to carry. “Simply by foraging in the […]
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