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

Contact the Vintage Car Club here

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.

HERITAGE WALKING TOURS

Hosted by Kyle Dalton, Whanganui history and heritage expert

Where: Departs from Veteran Steps, Pukenamu Queens Park
When: 10am
Entry: $15

Walk and hear about the rich history and heritage contained in Whanganui’s Acropolis Pukenamu Queen’s Park.

Where: Departs from I-Site Whanganui
When: 2pm
Entry: $15

Walk and hear about the rich history and heritage within the streets and buildings of the Old Town. Booking essential as spaces are limited.

Book at Whanganui I-Site

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

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, Moutoa Quay
When: 10am - 2pm
Entry: $2. Free for under 5s

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