Community Good

Our community good work is how we give back to our host communities to help ensure we are positively contributing to our people and place for a better future.

Sponsor a Spot

Give the gift of experiential learning.

We believe in fostering educational experiences that extend beyond the classroom walls. That's why we've introduced our Sponsor a Spot gifting option, you can help us give the gift of and educational excursion on PS Waimarie to our local young people. These trips offer a unique blend of history, culture, and hands-on learning opportunities, allowing students to delve into part of our local maritime heritage and riverboat history while gaining valuable insights into navigation, engineering, and environmental science.

By sponsoring a spot, individuals and organizations can directly contribute to enriching the educational journey of young minds, ensuring that every young person has the chance to explore, learn, and create unforgettable memories aboard the Waimarie.

By purchasing a $25 Sponsor a Spot gift voucher, you're not only giving the gift of experiential learning but also directly contributing towards ensuring that students have the opportunity to explore, learn, and create lasting memories aboard this iconic vessel. Join us in empowering the next generation's educational journey, one paddle at a time.

Show your support here.

Broader sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses looking to make a tangible impact on the lives of local students while showcasing their commitment to education and community development - Pop an email through to - [email protected]

What our other guests have said

Don't miss this 2 hour cruise on the river if you are in Wanganui. Fantastic trip, friendly and very knowledgeable crew. Museum also very cool. loved it

Ruth Bowater

We couldn't have had a better experience! Beautiful scenery, friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help. We will be doing this trip every year without a doubt. Highly recommended!

Stacey Bell

Great little museum showing the history of the Whanganui river and the boats that have travelled along it. We took the 2 hour cruise on the steam powered boat at a cost of $49 per adult. The staff were excellent and the commentary very informative. Lovely tea, coffee and cakes at reasonable...

Laura Heyes

Fantastic - must do - Whanganui experience. It's a lovely trip with so much to see and lots of interesting information too. Wave out on your trip - locals love it too. You'll be thrilled you had this fantastic experience - guarantee it

Rebecca NZ

Awesome experience. So glad I did it. Stunning views of the river and surrounds. It was fantastic hearing and seeing the history of this old steamer. Couldn't have had friendlier or more helpful staff.

Nico Doodeman

Fantastic experience. Even had homing pigeons on board that they released when we got to the farthest point from the beginning. Great little cafe/bar on board also.

Simon Cope

Such a nice time on board! Two kids loved it! Got to pat the homing pigeons and watch the engineer shovel coal to the firebox.. friendly deckhand made the kids day with the lollipops! Thanks to all the crew for a fun trip

Karen Shaw

Thank you for letting us have our wedding on board the whole atmosphere and the friendliness of the crew and manager made it a great memorable experience for us we couldn't have had a better place to get married

Shane Burrell

Thank you for a fantastic experience and trip with an awesome team, thoroughly recommend it.

Gareth Davies

The only coal fired paddle steamer in New Zealand. Journey an hour up the Whanganui river as far as the Upongongaro church. A ride that was once a mainstay of 19th century travel. A great experience. Highly recommended.

John Sherborne

Community Good

Sponsor a Spot

Give the gift of experiential learning.

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