THE VINTAGE FAIR

Sponsored by Cura Personal Insurance Advisers

Shop vintage, retro, antiques, collectables, arts, crafts and fashion from stallholders that have come from all around.

Where: 79 Victoria Avenue (former site of Postie Plus)
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2, under 15s FREE

BILLY WEBB CHALLENGE

Sponsored by Rigtec

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.

Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay
When: 11am - 12.30pm
Entry: Free to view

For entry, course and prize details visit billywebbchallenge.co.nz

Riverside Shindig

Sponsored by Roger Crowley Barristers and Solicitors and Whanganui River Markets

Get into the groove and dress up as we revisit the 80’s with the Whanganui River as our backdrop. Live music, dancing, pop-up bar, food trucks and family fun all afternoon.

Where: Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay 
When: 12pm - 5pm
Entry: Free

BURMA RALLY

See vintage cars and enthusiasts in vintage fashions as they leave for the Burma Rally. Club members welcome to join in. 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

AIR CHATHAMS 1945 DOUGLAS DC3 30 MINUTE SCENIC FLIGHTS

Experience "real" flying in a 1945 Douglas DC-3 from days when air travel was a luxury featuring on-board service that includes a memento of your trip back in time. A 30-minute showcase of beautiful Whanganui from the skies above.

Where: Whanganui Airport, Airport Rd
When: 10am, 11am, 12pm. Additional flights may be available from 2pm 
Entry: $99

Find more information at eventfinda.co.nz

Come and enjoy our heritage arts and crafts such as spinning and weaving.

Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place (by entry to Cooks Gardens from Ridgway St)
When: 10am - 3pm
Entry: Free

Find more information here

Offered again by popular demand. See key innercity places which made Whanganui a centre of Arts and Crafts Movement design. Refreshments provided. Hosted by Whanganui District Council’s heritage advisor, Scott Flutey.

Where: Meet on Ridgway Street, by the Edith Collier mural  
When: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Entry: $10 per person

Bookings essential - to book tickets visit Eventfinda

Experience this stunning NZ historic class A homestead built in 1906, recently repaired and renovated - looking its best just now. Walk through the forest and visitor centre and finish with tea in the Edwardian Homestead or on the balcony.

Where: 791 Rangitatau East Road, RD Kai Iwi, Whanganui 
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: High Tea $35 adult incl. glass of bubbles, $15 under 13 years | Devonshire Tea $12 adult, $6 under 13 years

Phone 06 3429879 for bookings.

For more info visit bushypark.co.nz

A night of delightful dancing to Double Click. Ballroom, New Vogue, Ceroc and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Complimentary glass of bubbly or soft drink on arrival

Where: Club Metro, Ridgway St 
When: 7.30pm - 11.30pm 
Entry: $40 per person

Tickets from Club Metro. Door sales available.

Have fun rattling along the railway tracks on our restored jiggers. For a gold coin donation, you can also view the steam rail projects underway in the shed. 

Where: Taupo Quay Rail Yards
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2 per person

For more info visit steamrailwanganuiinc.weebly.com/

Come and see the Vintage Steam Traction Engines, big and small! Experience a unique wagon ride behind a legendary Steam Engine.

Where: Taupo Quay opposite Union Boat Club
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $2 per person, under 5s FREE

For more info visit facebook.com/steamtractionsocietynz

Enjoy the thrills and spills of stockcar racing featuring vintage stockcars in the unique setting of “the Oval by the Ocean” - Whanganui’s home of motorsport, with views of the river and the sea. Sitting on a hill, blankets and a picnic are a must!

Where: Landguard Road
When: 6pm
Entry: $20 adult, $5 6 - 15 years, under 6 years free, $50 family (2 adults & 3 children), $10 Gold Card

For more info visit oceanviewspeedway.co.nz

Come on a 50 minute vintage double decker bus ride and learn hear about the fascinating history and heritage of old Whanganui.

Where: Departs from the Tram Shed by i-Site, Taupo Quay
When: 10am - 4pm
Entry: $10pp, $5 12 yrs and under, under 5yrs free

For more info visit Book your tickets at Whanganui i-Site. Enquiries: 0800 92 64 26

Come and see this world-class Commercial Pilot Academy and a behind-the-scenes look into how it is run and the planes.

Where: New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy, 25 Airport Road
When: 10.45pm - 12.45pm
Entry: Free

For more info visit www.nzicpa.nz

View vintage and classic planes. Spot them flying over the city during the weekend (weather dependent).

Where: Airport Rd
When: 9am - 3pm
Entry: Free

Find more information at wanganuiaeroclub.co.nz

Journey on the Whanganui River with Motor Vessel Wairua. Perfect for all ages. Pay when boarding, Cash/EFTPOS. No pre-booking.

Where: Taupo Quay, opposite Pakaitore - Moutoa Gardens 
When: Cruises departing all day from 9am - 3pm 

Entry: $10 adults, $5 0 – 15 yrs 

 For more info visit motorvesselwairua.co.nz

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

Visit the Museum to take your own Vintage Selfies in the photo studio in the Tesla Studios exhibition. While you are there, take the opportunity to visit Dressed to Thrill – Fashion & accessories from the 1870s and the 1970s.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 10am – 4.30pm  
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110

Visit the Museum's super popular show Teeth, Talons & Taxidermy. Great activities for children are available in the Atrium. Take part in explorers, puzzles and colouring in.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 10am – 4.30pm  
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110

Lisa tells some great local stories for children and adults.

Where: Whanganui Regional Museum - Pukenamu Queens Park  
When: 11am - Children’s Session | 1pm - Adults Session
Entry: Free

Phone: 06 349 1110