Whanganui Riverboat Centre

At the Whanganui Riverboat Centre Museum visitors will have a unique maritime heritage experience enjoying static displays and historic boat cruises.

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Contact us by

  • Phone +64 6 347 1863

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Whanganui Riverboat Centre Museum.
Inside the historic Whanganui Riverboat Centre, formerly the Wanganui Rowing Club built 1895 a class 2 historic building, you will find a fascinating display of the history of the riverboat era on the Whanganui River. The exhibitions include river related artefacts, photographs and educational information.

The museum is also the home port of New Zealand’s last paddle steamer P/S Waimarie est 1900 and Motor Vessel Wairua est 1904. Bookings and information for both these vessels available at this museum.

Open hours 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. Sunday 10am to 4pm.

Opening times

  • Business hours: Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm. Sunday 10am - 4pm. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

Physical address

Whanganui Riverboat Centre, 1a Taupo Quay, Wanganui, Whanganui, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

  • Further pricing information: Entry to the Whanganui Riverboat Centre Museum is FREE but donations are accepted.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 6 347 1863
  • Freephone 0800 783 2637
  • Fax +64 6 347 1863

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