Riverboat Centre,
1A Taupo Quay,
Whanganui, New Zealand
All Paddle Steamer Waimarie cruises depart from the Riverboat Centre Wharf, located on the riverside at the rear of the Riverboat Centre.
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What our other guests have said
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
Great Family Experience A great family day out with family from the UK. A leisurely day trip in fantastic weather showing beautiful scenery. Fantastic crew who looked after us and kept us informed of key points of interest. Just a gentle happy time.
ukrokeby
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
Thank you for a fantastic experience and trip with an awesome team, thoroughly recommend it.
Gareth Davies
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
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
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
Paddle and Bike Package - what a lovely time we had. We cruised up the river in the 125 year old steam driven Waimarie and got dropped off at Upokongaro and had a gin tasting and then lunch and then it was a pleasant bike back to the Riverboat Center. I highly recommend it. You could take a...
Anne-Marie Bright, Auckland
A peaceful delight The 2-hour trip was a delight. Interesting commentary and the ability to get down to the engine. Friendly and informative crew too. And you can buy beers!
William H
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