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The Paddle Steamer Waimarie is a truly unique venue for your function, be it a birthday, wedding, Christmas cruise or any special occasion. The Paddle Steamer Waimarie is New Zealand's only authentic coal fired paddle steamer in operation, waiting to delight your guests on your private charter cruise.

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Inclusions:

  • Passenger capacity of 90
  • Two hour private cruise
  • Bookings available October to May
  • Licensed bar with Eftpos

Price:

  • $1,800.00 minimum for two hours, contact us for cruises over two hours
  • A deposit of $720.00 is required to confirm your booking
  • T&Cs apply - Contact us for more detail

Additions:

  • Music, DJ can be arranged at an additional cost
  • Catering - Mini Gourmet Menu options below

 

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Book a private charter for weddings, product launches, community events, birthday parties, conferences, corporate entertaining, Christmas parties, awards ceremonies, reunions, school trips and even operas – we have hosted them all.

We will tailor your function to suit your needs to ensure it’s an occasion your guests will remember.

The Galley has a licensed bar  with Eftpos. We have an awesome local caterer, Mini Gourmet, who can offer you a wide range of menu options including Antipasto Platters that serve up to 30 people, finger foods and buffets.

Please note that BYO food and alcohol is not permitted on any sailings

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What our other guests have said

Fabulous 2 hour cruise Crew amazing and helpful loved loved loved it I say this is a must see in Wanganui The weather was perfect too

Trish Hill

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

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

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

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

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

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