Experience river travel as it used to be as you listen to commentary, take in the beautiful scenery, meet our homing pigeons. This is a destination trip that includes a 1.5 hour stop over at Ūpokongaro where you can visit Behind the Door on Four Cafe, see if you can spot some Nankeen Night Herons, check out Papaiti Gin and the wonderful gins to taste and for sale, or visit St Mary’s Church, an historic place built in 1877 with its unusual 3 sided spire.

Duration

• 3.5 Hours
• 1 hour cruise each way
• 1.5 hour stop over at Ūpokongaro
• Available Wednesday’s January only (See our
  booking calendar on our website)
• Boarding is at 10.30am. All guests to report to
  our ticket office to receive your boarding pass
  before 10.30am
• Departs from the Riverboat Centre Wharf at
  11am
• Departs from Ūpokongaro at 1.30pm.

About

Your cruise leaves the Riverboat Centre Wharf and heads up river taking in the scenery and views of Whanganui which can only be experienced from the Whanganui River which is also known as Te Awa Tupua.

Our commentary shares riverboat history and points of interest along the way. You can also visit the engine room, chat to the engineers and check out the boiler that powers our paddle steamer.

Our friendly team are only too happy to answer any questions you may have along the way.

Inclusion

• 2 hour cruise on the Paddle Steamer Waimarie
• 1.5 hour stop over at Ūpokongaro
• On board commentary
• Wonderful views
• Meet the homing pigeons and perhaps send a
  message back with them on their flight to the
  Riverboat Centre
• The nostalgic sound of the steam whistle, the
  boiler powering the paddles, and the paddles
  making way their way through the water
• View our Riverboat Museum before or after
  your cruise at no addition cost

Additional information

• Suitable for all ages
• There is a short uphill walk from the wharf
  which some passengers may find challenging
• Sturdy footwear is suggested
• Licenced bar on board. Snacks, hot and cold
  beverages available for purchase
• Eftpos available
• Wheel chairs up to 680mm wide can access
  the vessel but please contact us before
  making your booking as access is dependent on tides.