Road access to the Whanganui Journey is from these places:
- Ngā Huinga (Cherry Grove) Domain, Taumarunui.
- Ohinepane Campsite, accessed from Whanganui River Road (State Highway 43).
- Whakahoro, accessed from Oio Road. Turn off State Highway 4 near Ōwhango onto Oio Road. Follow Oio Road for around 43km to Whakahoro. This road is rough, narrow and winding – drive with care and plan plenty of time.
- Pipiriki is the usual end of the Whanganui Journey. Access Pipiriki from Whanganui by following Whanganui River Road (around 76km), or from Raetihi on State Highway 4 by following the Pipiriki Raetihi Road (around 27km).
Equipment hire, services, food and transport can be found in the towns near these access routes.