This outdoor family event on Sunday 21st Jan celebrates great kiwi music with the Whanganui River as our perfect backdrop.

Grab some lunch from our food trucks, bring your picnic chairs and settle in under the shade of the pohutukawa trees.

It's Kiwiana all the way as we bring on back the good days. Dance along to the group of talented local bands on stage from 11am with your favourite music.

A licensed bar area, pop up vintage stalls and laid-back family fun activities are also on site.

Wear your favourite outfit from another era, and you may win a prize.

Where - Downtown Riverbank, Taupo Quay
When - 11am - 4pm
Entry - Free

The Burma Rally is one of two major rally's the Wanganui Vintage car club run each year. There are usually 70-100 cars taking part. Cars will start assembling from 8.30 am at Cornmarket Reserve, near the Dublin St bridge.

The event is open to entrants only who are members of the Vintage Car Club & some invited guests. there will be briefing for cars at 9.15am with the first cars away at 9.30am. the rally can be up to 100miles long & covers the greater Wanganui district.

Where - Cornmarket Reserve, Whanganui
When - 8.30 Assembly - 9.30am Depature
Price - Free to view

Start your Sunday off on the banks of the Whanganui River, watching a Historic 5 kilometre rowing race that celebrates the achievement of William (Billy) Webb’s 1908 World Single Scull Title on the Whanganui River.

The race starts and finishes adjacent to the large silver ball sculpture on Moutoa Quay.

From the starting point, competitors will race upstream, they will pass under the Dublin Street Bridge and continue towards and through the Railway Bridge where they then turn and race back downstream to the finishing point. Come and cheer our competitors on at this legendary sculling race!

The Rigtec Billy Webb Challenge is open to rowers of any age or experience. Visit https://billywebbchallenge.co.nz/ for more information on how to enter.

Where - 1C Taupo Quay, Start & Finish adjacent to the Union Boat Club on the Whanganui River
When – 10am – 1pm
Price – Free to view, fee for rower entry

Sponsored by - Rigtec Engineering Ltd 

Come and enjoy a Homestead Tea, Afternoon Tea or go all out for a High Tea in this beautiful Edwardian Homestead, all served on bone china, linen and silver tea service. 25 minutes from Whanganui City. Drive your vintage or classic car and dress for the occasion. The site is surrounded by serene native bush and bird life where you can enjoy a stroll before or after refreshment at the Homestead. Fully Licenced Bar on site.

Where - Bushy Park Homestead. 791 Rangitatau East Road. Kai Iwi. Whanganui
When - 10am - 3pm
Price - Free entry - Homestead Tea $15, Afternoon Tea $25, High Tea $40 - Prices pp.

Book your table to ensure you don’t miss out... Bookings are essential! Call 06 3429 879

Explore the thrill of aviation at Wanganui Aero Club's Open Day!

Join us for an exciting day of discovery. Immerse yourself in the world of flight as we showcase a captivating array of both new and vintage aircraft. From cutting-edge technology to timeless classics, our display promises a journey through aviation history.

Bring your curiosity and passion for flight—whether you're an enthusiast or a novice, there's something for everyone. Let the Wanganui Aero Club Open Day be your gateway to the wonders of the skies.

Where – Airport Road, Whanganui.
When – 9am - 4.00pm
Price – Adults $5 and kids free entry - Donations greatly appreciated

Air Chatham's magnificent 1945 Douglas DC-3 is returning to Whanganui for Vintage Weekend 2024, offering scenic flights on Sunday, January 21st!

Locals, families, visitors and aviation enthusiasts can have the experience of a lifetime with a scenic flight over Whanganui during Wellington Anniversary Weekend. The aircraft flew NAC passenger services from April 1953 until the late 1960's. This aircraft is a true-blue Kiwi, having served with the Royal NZ Airforce, National Airways Corporation, and even as an aerial top-dresser within NZ.

Be a part of this fun weekend, and don’t miss out! Limited seats are available;
Where - Whanganui Airport
When - 10am - 2pm
Price - $99 per person

Book now at - https://www.airchathams.co.nz/dc-3-whanganui-vintage-weekend

Come and see working examples of the machines that powered the industries of New Zealand and the world 100 + years ago.

Take a trailer ride behind one of our beautifully restored old steam driven traction engines and experience the sight, sound and smell of a time long past. The kids will love seeing and riding behind our live traction engine models as they chuff around just like their big cousins used to.

Where - Taupo Quay, Moutoa Gardens, CBD
When – 10am – 4pm
Price - $2 a ride - tickets available on site

Come and ride on one of the clubs 12 old New Zealand Railways motor trolleys (jigger) or just stroll through our shed and view the restoration of the old East Town steam crane, locomotives and carriages.

There are also a number of railway historical and memorabilia items on display such as signalling equipment, lamps and lanterns etc.

Where - 151 Taupo Quay
When - 10am - 4pm
Price - Jigger Ride tickets are available from the SteamRail shed on the day - $2 per person

Cooks Art Gallery and our Art Society have been in existence for over 100 years. Thus our unique activity is to re-create an old Whanganui street & workshop experience.

Visitors will be able to admire, browse and shop in a variety of early 1900's shops, including books, toys, motorcycle parts, china, clothing, linen, steam punk, jewelry and art. Alongside that our back Gallery we will provide the opportunity to experience an art workshop focusing on still life using a variety of media.

Where - Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place, off Ridgway St.
When - Gallery 10am–4 pm, Society Workshop Sessions 10.00am, 1pm & 3pm
Price - Free to view - Workshop participation $5

Join us on the river this Whanganui Vintage Weekend for a nostalgic 30 minute cruise through our beautiful city.

Learn all about one of New Zealand’s most important early transport networks. Suitable for all ages and four-legged friends are welcome.

Where - 1H Taupo Quay. (Cr Taupo Quay and Bates Street).
When - 10am to 4pm
Price - Adults (16+) $10 Children (0-15) $5

Gate sales ONLY. Cash and EFTPOS accepted.

A diverse group of artists displaying a great variety of art covering all mediums and styles. Oils, Watercolours, Acrylics, Pastels, Pencil Work and Mixed Media. There is a great selection for all tastes. Over Saturday & Sunday, some artists will be painting in the rooms. Come and see our great variety of art and meet some of our artists. All works are for sale and Eftpos is available. This group of artists paints weekly at Christ Church Community Hall, Wickstead Street, every Thursday and we welcome new members to join this friendly group.

Where - Whanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, Whanganui
When – 9am – 4pm
Price - Free entry

A 2 hour cruise on the Whanganui River giving you the chance to express your Steampunk alter ego. Come along and enjoy the shenanigans.

Your cruise leaves the Riverboat Centre Wharf and heads upriver taking in the scenery and views of Whanganui and Te Awa Tupua, the Whanganui River. Check out the boiler that powers our paddle steamer.

Please note that BYO food and alcohol is not permitted on any sailings

Where – Paddle Steamer Waimarie  - 1A Taupo Quay, CBD
When – 11am – 1pm (Boarding at 10:30am)

PRICE $53 Adults Ages 16+

$48 Local Adults Ages 16+ • Proof of residency required - please present your recent rates, electricity or landline/broadband account at check in

$19 Children Ages 5 to 15

$44 Seniors Ages 65+ • Seniors Supergold Concession card holders only - please present your Supergold card at check in

$123 Family Pass 2 Adults + 2 Children (Ages 5-15) • 4 people required to book
Free - Ages 4 and under

Take a trip back in time to the early 1900's and enjoy viewing our restored 1912 Whanganui Tram. We will also be offering rides on an 1960's ex London Double Decker Bus over the weekend as well. Bus times to be advised.

Where - Whanganui Tramways Museum - Taupo Quay adjacent to the Whanganui I-site
When - 11am - 5pm
Price - Free

Sound the all clear!

Join us and dress up as we kick up our heal's. Sing along with the live entertainment and celebrate a night to remember from the blitz . Vintage car display during evening outside club. Spot prize for best dressed!

Where - Club Metro - 13 Ridgway St
When - 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Price - $30 pp - Tickets include Supper, tea & coffee.

Tickets available from Whanganui Club Metro reception, phone 06 349 0149 or email: enquiries@clubmetro.co.nz

Break out your flapper dress, your fascinator, your boaters, spats and violin cases, and come celebrate the music of the Great Gatsby era with the Retro Pack!

The Great Gatsby Show features hits from the riotous 1920s and 30s such as Makin’ Whoopee, Puttin’ on the Ritz, This Joint is Jumpin’, Five Foot Two, Love for Sale and many others.

Line up includes Andrew London (guitar & banjo), April Phillips (vocal) Kirsten London (bass), James Tait-Jamieson (sax), Michael Franklin-Browne (drums) and very special guest Wayne Mason, of Fourmyula, Rockinghorse and Warratahs fame, on boogie-woogie piano.

Includes tea, coffee & cake, bar service available.

Where - The Wanganui Club, Heritage House, 136 St. Hill St
When - Show starts 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Price - Tickets are $40.00 - Contact Murray via theshow@corps.co.nz or 0274429825.