Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $50.00 - $85.00 |
| Child (15 year(s) and under) |
$15.00 - $25.00 |
The Paddle Steamer Waimarie heading away from her berth with the Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Elevator Tower in the background.
Our Engineer checking the steam engines.
The Paddle Steamer Waimarie about to cast off.
Adding coal to the boiler.
We leave the Ūpokongaro Cycle Bridge behind as we head down river. The bridge which was opened 2020 is part of the Mountains to Sea Cycleway.
1A Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 4500, Whanganui Central, New Zealand.
A cruise aboard New Zealand's only coal fired paddle steamer is undoubtedly one of the most authentic ways to experience Te Awa Tupua - Whanganui River’s scenery and history.
A cruise aboard New Zealand's only coal fired paddle steamer is undoubtedly one of the most authentic ways to experience Te Awa Tupua - Whanganui River’s scenery and history.
The Paddle Steamer Waimarie heading away from her berth with the Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Elevator Tower in the background.
Our Engineer checking the steam engines.
The Paddle Steamer Waimarie about to cast off.
Adding coal to the boiler.
We leave the Ūpokongaro Cycle Bridge behind as we head down river. The bridge which was opened 2020 is part of the Mountains to Sea Cycleway.
| Adult | $50.00 - $85.00 |
| Child (15 year(s) and under) |
$15.00 - $25.00 |
Family passes available which includes 2 adults and 2 children. Various prices apply to our event and 1 hour cruises.
September - May during sailing season.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged at full price.
P.S. Waimarie is the only coal-fired paddle steamer still operating in New Zealand today. Powered by an original Yarrow & Co boiler, she offers a unique visitor experience on the Whanganui River acting as a timeless link between the past and the present, inviting passengers to step back in time and savor the grandeur of a bygone era. Shes' also a perfect venue for those looking for a more unique venue option.
Salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River where she sat for around 50 years, the Paddle Steamer Waimarie was restored to her former glory and relaunched in 2000 to make her New Zealand’s only authentic coal-fired paddle steamer in operation.
1A Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 4500, Whanganui Central, New Zealand.
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