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MUSEUM

The historic Wanganui Rowing Club building was restored to house the early stages of Waimarie's restoration and the Riverboat Museum.

The museum contains a full photographic record of the salvage of Waimarie and fascinating displays of river-related artefacts and photographs focusing on the riverboat era. Museum guide is on hand to assist with queries and further information.

Enviromental Education the Whanganui Way

Is school boring? Are you getting sick of being stuck in the classroom? Does this sound like you? …. Then take a look at what's happening in Wanganui.

A group of educators involving the Whanganui Riverboat Centre Museum have come up with a idea, action-packed with two days of indoor and outdoor activites. The main focus of this package is the enviroment and education.

This action-packed activities package includes visits to;
Whanganui Regional Museum
Whanganui River Education Centre
Sarjeant Gallery
Department of Conservation
Bushy Park Education Centre
Whanganui Riverboat Centre (including a cruise on PS Waimarie)

Each package gets students involved with hands-on activites, games and research.
All schools should now have been sent brochures on this exciting new programme. Ask your teacher or pick up a brochure and look for yourself.

For more information on this package, costs and accommodation;
contact the Whanganui Riverboat Centre.

SOUVENIRS

A variety of books and PS Waimarie souvenirs are available on board Waimarie and from the Riverboat Centre.
* Teaspoons, badges, keyrings, fridge magnets, pens
* postcards and lettercards
* maps and posters
* art prints
* place mats and coasters, coffee mugs, jigsaw puzzles
* books on the riverboats, the Whanganui River and historic Wanganui

Take home a memento of your cruise or visit or a book to help you learn more of our history.
Prices from Whanganui Riverboat Centre

Whanganui Riverboat Centre is open:
Monday - Saturday : 9am - 4pm
Sunday / Public holiday : 10am - 4pm

Tour groups welcome (advance booking preferred)

 
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Cruise Schedule
Waimarie Charter
Dinner Cruises
Lunch Cruises
BBQ Cruises
 
( Prices effective from 25nd October)
Adult $45
Children (5-15) $15

Children under 5 FREE
Family Concession
(2 adults + up to 4 children aged 5-15 years) $105


Booked tickets must be picked up at least 20 minutes prior to departure.
ALL passengers (including under 5's) must have a ticket.
Please Note: Extra cruises may be scheduled at short notice
Schedules may change at short notice due to river conditions
No Eftpos on board
No BYO food or drink
No animals (except guide dogs)
 
Monday - Saturday : 9am - 4pm
Sunday / Public holiday : 10am - 4pm
 
WHANGANUI RIVERBOAT CENTRE, 1A Taupo Quay Wanganui New Zealand
FREECALL 0800 STEAMER (7832637) Phone/Fax: +64 6 347 1863 Email : riverboatswanganui@clear.net.nz