Huts have been painted and campsites tidied ready for a busy summer season on the Whanganui River, Conservation Department ranger Jim Campbell says.
He's warning people who plan to paddle the river to book early.
"It looks like it's going to be a busy season. Our concessionaires are saying there have been a lot of bookings already."
After some incidents last summer, health and safety practices on the river are also getting a tune-up.
"Last year there were some concessionaires or people appearing on the river without being prepared enough," Mr Campbell said.