Blue Duck Station

Blue Duck Station is a working farm centred on conservation and tourism in the Ruapehu District, on the banks of the Whanganui and Retaruke Rivers and surrounded by Whanganui National Park. The station runs activities including horse riding, jet boating, kayaking, mountain biking and hiking, along with hunting and stargazing. Guests can stay in a range of lodges and cabins on site, and there is a cafe. Its work focuses on protecting the endangered blue duck and other native species.