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
Download entry form here
WANGANUI AERO CLUB OPEN DAY
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
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.
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
PAHIATUA RAIL CAR TRAIN TRIPS
Take a return trip to Eastown (40 mins) or Westmere (1.5hrs) 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.
NOTE: 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
When: 10am
Entry: $25pp (Eastown) $45pp (Westmere)
Book at www.railcars.co.nz/whanganui-vintage-weekend-all
Return Day Trip to Whanganui Vintage Weekend
Take a return day trip from Palmerston North, Feilding or Marton to Whanganui on the Vintage Railcar RM31 Tokomaru and spend 6 1/2 hours in the river city enjoying Whanganui Vintage Weekend. Available on Saturday and Sunday. On both days the Railcar leaves Palmerston North at 7.50 am and arrives in Whanganui at 9.30am. The Railcar departs Whanganui at 5pm and arrives Palmerston North at 6.50pm.
Here’s the schedule:
Getting there -
- 7.50am depart Palmerston North Train Station
- 8.10am stop Feilding Train Station
- 8.35am stop Marton Train Station
Getting home -
- 6pm stop Marton Train Station
- 6.35pm Feilding Train Station
- 6.50pm Palmerston North Train Station
$50pp Palmerston North & Feilding return. $30pp Marton return.
To book visit www.railcars.co.nz/whanganui-vintage-weekend-all
Please note: you must make a note in the comments section if you are to be picked up from Feilding.
HERITAGE STUDEBAKER 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
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: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place (by entry to Cooks Gardens from Ridgway St)
When: 10am - 3pm
Entry: Free
Find more information here
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, 3 - 4pm
Entry: $99
Find more information at eventfinda.co.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
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 Tuesday 5 December at Whanganui’s Lucky Bar + Kitchen. The winner and the runner-up will sing on the main stage at the Shindig.