FRIDAY
VINTAGE CAR CLUB MEMBERS MEET & GREET
Catch up with members from around Whanganui and NZ and collect your registration pack. Numbers are limited.
Where: Grand Hotel, St Hill St
When: 5.30pm - 8pm
Entry: Register through the Vintage Car Club
Contact the Vintage Car Club here
PADDLE STEAMER WAIMARIE JAZZ CRUISE
Listen to the highly regarded Andrew London Trio’s great jazz tunes. Complimentary glass of bubbles, finger food and cash bar. Fully licensed galley with hot and cold refreshments. Eftpos available. This is an R18 event.
Where: Departs from the Riverboat Centre, Taupo Quay
When: Boarding 5.30pm, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Entry: $70 per person
Find more information at waimarie.co.nz/jazz
THE VINTAGE SOCIAL
Sponsored by Serious Social
Come dressed in an outfit from your favourite era to dance to the best vintage sounds from all eras at Porridge Watson, Whanganui's newest bar.
Enjoy vintage themed cocktails and enter our best-dressed competition while DJs will play jazz, blues, rock and roll, 60s pop, 70s disco, glam, psychedelia, mod, Motown, soul, RnB, and 80s pop classics under one roof!
Where: Porridge Watson, 30 Drews Ave
When: 7pm - 1am
Entry: R18s $10, Senior (60+) $5
Find more information here
SATURDAY
VINTAGE CAR CLUB WHEELS ON VICTORIA AVE
Witness the mighty sight of over 200 classic cars, hot rods and vintage cars filling Whanganui’s main street or enter your own car and join the others on display.
Where: Downtown, Victoria Ave
When: Cars park from 8am, viewing from 10am - 4pm
Entry: Free car entry & free to view
Contact the Vintage Car Club here
WHANGANUI RETRO MARKET
Our Saturday Market takes on a retro theme as our stallholders bring out their treasures from another era. Think eats, beats and retro treats, as we chill out by the river.
Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay
When: 8.30am - 2pm
Entry: Free
Find out more at whanganuirivermarkets.nz
THE VINTAGE FAIR
Sponsored by Kerryn Irvin, LJ Hooker Real Estate
Shop vintage, retro, antiques, collectables and fashion from stallholders that have come from all around.
Where: Victoria Ave
When: 10am - 2pm
Entry: $2
MAINSTREET CABOODLE
Sponsored by Whanganui Vintage Weekend Trust, Bayleys Whanganui and Mainstreet Whanganui
Whanganui’s largest annual street carnival, entertainment, food & more.
Where: Downtown Victoria Avenue
When: 10am - midnight
Entry: Free
Find out more at mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz
TRADITIONAL GLASS BLOWING EVENT
Sponsored by GasNet
See skilled artisans using traditional Murano techniques create pieces of art glass. Discover contemporary art glass and limited edition works within the gallery which features over 30 of New Zealand’s best artists.
Where: New Zealand Glassworks, Rutland Street
When: 10am - 2pm
Entry: Free
Find out more at nzglassworks.com
BUSHY PARK HOMESTEAD HIGH TEA & DEVONSHIRE TEA
Walk through the forest and visitor centre and finish with tea in the Edwardian Homestead or balcony.
Where: Bushy Park
When: 10pm - 4pm
Entry: High Tea $30pp, Devonshire Tea $12pp
Phone 06 342 9879 for bookings
PAHIATUA RAIL CAR 40 MINUTE TRAIN TRIPS
Take a return trip to Eastown and back on the RM31 Rail Car 52 seater still in its original condition. Please park on Taupo Quay and walk to Steam Rail Wanganui. For $2 pp, view the steam rail projects underway in the shed.
Where: Steam Rail Wanganui, 151 Taupo Quay
When: 10am
Entry: $25
WANGANUI ARTS SOCIETY VINTAGE EXHIBITION
Vintage arts, crafts and fashion. Browse our exhibition and enjoy demonstrations of Vintage arts and crafts such as spinning, weaving and tatting. Shop for something special from our Vintage clothing sale.
Where: Location
When: 10am - 3pm
Entry: Free
Find more information here
HERITAGE BUS TOURS
Sponsored by Grand Hotel
Enjoy a spectacular 1.5 hour vintage bus tour of Whanganui, one of NZ’s oldest cities steeped in history. Hosted by Kyle Dalton, Whanganui history and heritage expert. Limited seats. Bookings essential.
Where: Departs from the Tram Shed, Taupo Quay
When: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Entry: $20
Book at Whanganui I-Site
VINTAGE SPECIAL - 30 MINUTE HERITAGE RIVER CRUISES
Journey on the beautiful Whanganui River with Motor Vessel Wairua and learn all about one of New Zealand’s most important Victorian transport networks. Perfect for all ages.
Where: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
When: Departs every hour from 10am - 3pm
Entry: Adults $10, 15yrs and under $5. Pay when boarding
STEAM TRACTION ENGINE TRAILER RIDES
Ride behind the road steamers that built New Zealand, hauling timber, wool, grain and construction materials. Driven by road from our site at Maewa in Feilding.
Where: Corner of Ridgway St & Drews Ave
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2
WAIMARIE VINTAGE CRUISE
Enjoy the Whanganui River with a daytime cruise on the Paddle Steamer Waimarie. Dress up in your favourite vintage. Fun for all ages. Family tickets available.
Where: Departs from Riverboat Centre, Taupo Quay
When: Boarding 10.30am, 11am – 1pm
Entry: Prices vary
Find more information at waimarie.co.nz/steampunk-cruise
AIR CHATHAMS 1945 DOUGLAS DC3 30 MINUTE SCENIC FLIGHTS
Experience ‘real’ heritage flying in the 1945 Douglas DC-3, “Pouwhaitere”. 30 minutes of spectacular views over Whanganui in old style luxury.
Where: Whanganui Airport, Airport Rd
When: 10.30 am - 11.30 am, 1pm - 2pm
Entry: $99
Find more information at eventfinda.co.nz
THE BARD IN THE BOOK STORE MERCHANT OF VENICE ABRIDGED
Sponsored by Bason Botanic Gardens Trust & Patrick's Pre-Read Books
Enjoy the highlights reel of Merchant of Venice at this pop-up, abridged version of Shakespeare's black comedy.
Where: Patrick's Pre-Read Books, 65 Ridgeway St
When: 2pm
Entry: Gold coin donation
Find more information at shakespeareintheparkwhanganui.com
TRAM RIDES
Experience travel from yesteryear on our beautifully restored 1912 Vintage Tram. In the Tram Shed, see the restoration in pictures and the Brisbane Tram, used by Peter Jackson in the remake of the King Kong movie.
Where: Riverbank, Motua Quay
When: 3pm - 5pm
Entry: $2, under 5’s free
PADDLE STEAMER WAIMARIE JAZZ CRUISE
Listen to the highly regarded Andrew London Trio’s great jazz tunes. Complimentary glass of bubbles, finger food and cash bar. Fully licensed galley with hot and cold refreshments. Eftpos available.
Where: Departs from the Riverboat Centre, Taupo Quay
When: Boarding 5.30pm, 6pm - 8pm
Entry: $70 (R18)
Find out more information at waimarie.co.nz/jazz
CLASSIC CRUISE
Sponsored by Mitre 10 Mega
Classic cars tour the city to delight spectators and encourage people to join in the weekends’ events. Two routes to choose from. No restrictions on car make, model or age. 7pm Finish and prize draw at the Grand.
Where: Mitre 10 Mega carpark
When: 4.30pm registration, 5pm start
Entry: $5 per car includes entry into prize draw
WANGANUI REPERTORY THEATRE VINTAGE IMPROV & MUSIC HALL EVENING
Step back in Time. Wanganui Repertory Theatre will transport you to another age full of fun, laughter and intrigue. Enjoy!
Where: 4 Ridgway St
When: 6:30pm
Entry: $10
Find more information at wanganuirepertorytheatre.co.nz
CLUB METRO VINTAGE BALL
A night of delightful dancing to Double Click. Ballroom, new vogue, ceroc and rock 'n’ roll. Tickets from Club Metro.
Where: Club Metro, Ridgway St
When: 7.30 - 11.30pm
Entry: $35pp
Tickets from Club Metro
SUNDAY
VINTAGE CAR CLUB BURMA RALLY
A great chance to catch up and wonderful vintage cars and enthusiasts in vintage fashions as they leave for the Burma Rally. Club members welcome to join in.
Where: Pakaitore Moutoa Gardens
When: 8.30am departure, 2.30pm return
Entry: Free to view
Contact the Vintage Car Club here
WANGANUI AERO CLUB OPEN DAY
View vintage and classic planes. Spot them flying over the city during the weekend (weather dependent).
Where: Airport Road
When: 9am - 3pm
Entry: Free
Find more information at wanganuiaeroclub.co.nz
THE VINTAGE FAIR
Sponsored by Kerryn Irvin, LJ Hooker Real Estate
Shop vintage, retro, antiques, collectables and fashion from stallholders that have come from all around.
Where: Victoria Ave
When: 10am - 2pm
Entry: $2
BILLY WEBB CHALLENGE
The ‘Billy Webb’ commemorates NZ’s first professional single sculling world champion – William ‘Billy’ Webb’s defence of his World Title on the Whanganui River in 1908. Featuring athletes from Rowing NZ Elites 2019/20.
Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay
When: 10am - 12pm
Entry: Free to view
Find more information at billywebbchallenge.co.nz
BUSHY PARK HOMESTEAD HIGH TEA & DEVONSHIRE TEA
Walk through the forest and visitor centre and finish with tea in the Edwardian Homestead or balcony.
Where: Bushy Park
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: High Tea $30pp, Devonshire Tea $12pp
Phone 06 342 9879 for bookings
TRADITIONAL GLASS BLOWING EVENT
Sponsored by GasNet
See skilled artisans using traditional Murano techniques create pieces of art glass. Discover contemporary art glass and limited edition works within the gallery which features over 30 of New Zealand’s best artists.
Where: New Zealand Glassworks, Rutland Street
When: 10am - 2pm
Free: Entry
Find more information at nzglassworks.com
WANGANUI ART SOCIETY VINTAGE EXHIBITION
Vintage arts, crafts and fashion. Browse our exhibition and enjoy demonstrations of Vintage arts and crafts such as spinning, weaving and tatting. Shop for something special from our Vintage clothing sale.
Where: Location
When: 10am - 3pm
Entry: Free
Find more information here
PAHIATUA RAIL CAR 40 MINUTE TRAIN TRIPS
Take a return trip to Eastown and back on the RM31 Rail Car 52 seater still in its original condition. Please park on Taupo Quay and walk to Steam Rail Wanganui. For $2 pp, view the steam rail projects underway in the shed.
Where: Steam Rail Wanganui, 151 Taupo Quay
When: 10am
Entry: $25
AIR CHATHAMS 1945 DOUGLAS DC3 30 MINUTE SCENIC FLIGHTS
Experience ‘real’ heritage flying in the 1945 Douglas DC-3, “Pouwhaitere”. 30 minutes of spectacular views over Whanganui in old style luxury.
Where: Whanganui Airport, Airport Rd
When: 10.30 am - 11.30 am, 1pm - 2pm
Entry: $99
Find more information at eventfinda.co.nz
HERITAGE BUS TOURS
Sponsored by Grand Hotel
Enjoy a spectacular 1.5 hour vintage bus tour of Whanganui, one of NZ’s oldest cities steeped in history. Hosted by Kyle Dalton, Whanganui history and heritage expert. Limited seats. Bookings essential.
Where: Departs from the Tram Shed, Taupo Quay
When: 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Entry: $20
Book at Whanganui I-Site
VINTAGE SPECIAL - 30 MINUTE HERITAGE RIVER CRUISES
Journey on the beautiful Whanganui River with Motor Vessel Wairua and learn all about one of New Zealand’s most important Victorian transport networks. Perfect for all ages.
Where: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
When: Departs every hour from 10am - 3pm
Entry: Adults $10, 15yrs and under $5. Pay when boarding
STEAM TRACTION ENGINE TRAILER RIDES
Ride behind the road steamers that built New Zealand, hauling timber, wool, grain and construction materials. Driven by road from our site at Maewa in Feilding.
Where: Corner of Ridgway St & Drews Ave
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2
WAIMARIE STEAMPUNK CRUISE
Express your Steampunk alter ego and enjoy the shenanigans on this fun river cruise. Eftpos available. Fun for all ages.
Where: Departs from Riverboat Centre, Taupo Quay
When: Boarding 10.30am, 11am – 1pm
Entry: Prices vary
Find more information at waimarie.co.nz/steampunk-cruise/
RIVERSIDE SHINDIG
Sponsored by Roger Crowley Barristers & Solicitors and Whanganui River Markets
Dig the scene, get your groove on, and chill out, as we revisit the 1970’s with the Whanganui River as our backdrop. Live music, dancing, pop-up bar, food trucks and family fun.
Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay
When: 12pm - 5pm
Entry: Free
Take part in the Song Contest which is held in the evening of Thursday 12 December at Whanganui’s Lucky Bar + Kitchen. The winner and the runner-up will sing on the main stage at the Shindig.
MONDAY
BRUCE’S WELLINGTON ANNIVERSARY DAY RUN
See the finest collection of vintage cars before they leave on their next adventure.
Where: Cornmarket Reserve
When: 8.30am departure
Entry: Free to view
Find more information at vcc.org.nz
VINTAGE SPECIAL - 30 MINUTE HERITAGE RIVER CRUISES
Journey on the beautiful Whanganui River with Motor Vessel Wairua and learn all about one of New Zealand’s most important Victorian transport networks. Perfect for all ages.
Where: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
Where: Departs every hour from 10am - 3pm
Entry: Adults $10, 15 yrs and under $5. Pay when boarding
JIGGER RIDES
Have fun rattling along the railway tracks on our restored jiggers. View the steam rail projects underway in the shed.
Where: Taupo Quay Rail Yards
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2
Find more information at steamrailwanganuiinc.weebly.com
AIR CHATHAMS 1945 DOUGLAS DC3 30 MINUTE SCENIC FLIGHTS
Experience ‘real’ heritage flying in the 1945 Douglas DC-3, “Pouwhaitere”. 30 minutes of spectacular views over Whanganui in old style luxury.
Where: Whanganui Airport, Airport Rd
When: 10.30 am - 11.30 am, 1pm - 2pm
Entry: $99
Find more information at eventfinda.co.nz
TRAM RIDES
Experience travel from yesteryear on our beautifully restored 1912 Vintage Tram. In the Tram Shed, see the restoration in pictures and the Brisbane Tram, used by Peter Jackson in the remake of the King Kong movie.
Where: Riverbank, Motua Quay
When: 10am - 2pm
Entry: $2. Free for under 5s