WHANGANUI HERITAGE MONTH
2022 List of Events
Festival Period - Sat 8th October to Sun 30th October 2022
EXHIBITIONS:
RIVERBOAT MUSEUM
Daily to Sun 30, 10am-2pm
Daily to Sun 30, 10am-2pm
1A Taupō Quay
Uncover the history of the riverboat era and Hatrick & Co who operated a number of riverboats including the Paddle Steamer Waimarie.
Gold Coin Donation www.waimarie.co.nn
Uncover the history of the riverboat era and Hatrick & Co who operated a number of riverboats including the Paddle Steamer Waimarie.
Gold Coin Donation www.waimarie.co.nn
THE PUKENAMU ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG ITEMS
Daily throughout Oct
Daily throughout Oct
Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupō Quay
An exhibition of the historical artefacts found during the archaeological dig at the rear of the Sarjeant Gallery on Pukenamu Queen’s Park in 2020.
Free entry. www.sarjeant.org.nz
An exhibition of the historical artefacts found during the archaeological dig at the rear of the Sarjeant Gallery on Pukenamu Queen’s Park in 2020.
Free entry. www.sarjeant.org.nz
NGĀ WAKA - TRANSPORT HERITAGE AT THE ALEX
Weekdays from Mon up to Fri 28, 9.30am-5pm.
Weekdays from Mon up to Fri 28, 9.30am-5pm.
Alexander Library, Pukenamu Queen’s Park, Cnr Campbell & Cameron Tce
Discover the history of transport in Whanganui - an exhibition from the collections of the Alexander and Whanganui District Council Archives.
Free entry
https://www.facebook.com/ALTRMoTK/
Discover the history of transport in Whanganui - an exhibition from the collections of the Alexander and Whanganui District Council Archives.
Free entry
https://www.facebook.com/ALTRMoTK/
HERITAGE ART EXHIBITION
Mon-Sat, 2-4.30pm*
Mon-Sat, 2-4.30pm*
First Floor, Heritage House, 136 St Hill St
An exhibition and sale of heritage paintings, watercolours, prints and photos and fixed prices. *Please phone to confirm (027 471 2242). Private viewing may be possible outside these times by arrangement.
www.HeritageArtNZ.com/heritage
An exhibition and sale of heritage paintings, watercolours, prints and photos and fixed prices. *Please phone to confirm (027 471 2242). Private viewing may be possible outside these times by arrangement.
www.HeritageArtNZ.com/heritage
EVENTS remaining as at 20 October
HIGH TEA
Every weekend in Oct, 10am-4pm
Every weekend in Oct, 10am-4pm
Bushy Park Homestead Tarapuruhi, 791 Rangitatau East Road, Kai Iwi
High Tea, Devonshire Tea or Lunch! Spoil yourself, friends or family to a day in the country, stop for a treat, rest and relax, enjoy a forest-walk and bird-watching.
Phone Booking required: 06 342-9879. bushyparkbbwanganui@gmail.com
About Us:
High Tea, Devonshire Tea or Lunch! Spoil yourself, friends or family to a day in the country, stop for a treat, rest and relax, enjoy a forest-walk and bird-watching.
Phone Booking required: 06 342-9879. bushyparkbbwanganui@gmail.com
About Us:
OLD TOWN HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
Daily to Sat 22, 10am
Daily to Sat 22, 10am
i-Site, 31 Taupō Quay. Departs daily at 10am
Enjoy a walk of Old Town Whanganui viewing historic buildings and monuments. Learn about the interesting characters and events that shaped our town.
$10pp- i-SITE
Enjoy a walk of Old Town Whanganui viewing historic buildings and monuments. Learn about the interesting characters and events that shaped our town.
$10pp- i-SITE
HERITAGE TRAM RIDES
Every Sun in Oct, 1-3pm
Every Sun in Oct, 1-3pm
Tram shed, 29 Taupō Quay
Take a ride back in time along the riverbank on our 1912 Whanganui Heritage Tram 'Mable' . Available every Sunday between 1 & 3pm during Whanganui Heritage Month.
Adult $5, children free. Door Sales
Take a ride back in time along the riverbank on our 1912 Whanganui Heritage Tram 'Mable' . Available every Sunday between 1 & 3pm during Whanganui Heritage Month.
Adult $5, children free. Door Sales
PADDLE STEAMER WAIMARIE CRUISES
Every Sat & Sun, 11am
Every Sat & Sun, 11am
1A Taupō Quay
Step back in time and enjoy a cruise on NZ’s only coal fired paddle steamer. Sailings are 2 hours long. Boarding is ½ hour prior to sailing.
Tickets: Seniors & locals $44, Adults $49, Children 5-15yrs $19, Under 5 free, Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $119.
Book: www.waimarie.co.nz, Facebook: @Waimarie.co.nz
Step back in time and enjoy a cruise on NZ’s only coal fired paddle steamer. Sailings are 2 hours long. Boarding is ½ hour prior to sailing.
Tickets: Seniors & locals $44, Adults $49, Children 5-15yrs $19, Under 5 free, Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children) $119.
Book: www.waimarie.co.nz, Facebook: @Waimarie.co.nz
WALKING TOUR UCOL'S HERITAGE BUILDINGS
Every Mon to Thu, until 27 Oct, 2.30pm
Every Mon to Thu, until 27 Oct, 2.30pm
UCOL, 16 Rutland St
Narrated walking tour of UCOL's heritage buildings. Find out the fascinating history and what once occupied these sites. Ticket price supports student hardship.
$5pp. Door Sales
Narrated walking tour of UCOL's heritage buildings. Find out the fascinating history and what once occupied these sites. Ticket price supports student hardship.
$5pp. Door Sales
WHANGANUI REGIONAL MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR
Wed 19, 11am-12pm
Wed 19, 11am-12pm
Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt Street
Join Public Programmes Presenter Lisa Reweti for a journey through The Whanganui Regional Museum focusing on all kinds of transport! Suitable for ages 12+
$10pp. Booking essential, 06 349 1110, info@wrm.org.nz.
Join Public Programmes Presenter Lisa Reweti for a journey through The Whanganui Regional Museum focusing on all kinds of transport! Suitable for ages 12+
$10pp. Booking essential, 06 349 1110, info@wrm.org.nz.
LABOUR WEEKEND EVENTS ONLY:
HERITAGE PARADE
Sat 22, 1pm
Sat 22, 1pm
Victoria Ave, Ingestre St to Ridgway St
Watch the parade of vintage and heritage vehicles including horse-drawn vehicles, vintage cars, fire engines, bicycles and many more through the city centre. All welcome
Enquiries: 027 3477533
Watch the parade of vintage and heritage vehicles including horse-drawn vehicles, vintage cars, fire engines, bicycles and many more through the city centre. All welcome
Enquiries: 027 3477533
BOYDS AUTOBARN
Sat 22, 10am-3pm
Sat 22, 10am-3pm
3 Pickwick Rd
Ed Boyd's collection of vintage and classic cars in a theme of 'Old Whanganui'.
Ticket: Donations to Rescue Helicopter
https://boydsautobarn.nz/
Ed Boyd's collection of vintage and classic cars in a theme of 'Old Whanganui'.
Ticket: Donations to Rescue Helicopter
https://boydsautobarn.nz/
A TOUR OF HISTORY & CULTURE
Sat 22, 11am & 2pm
Sat 22, 11am & 2pm
St Paul's Memorial Church Putiki
Enjoy a Guided Tour full of History and Māori Culture. After the Tour come and enjoy the hospitality of the congregation for Afternoon Tea.
$20 pp All inclusive (Max 30 people per tour)
Tickets: Booking essential: Whanganui iSite: ph: 06 349 0508
Enjoy a Guided Tour full of History and Māori Culture. After the Tour come and enjoy the hospitality of the congregation for Afternoon Tea.
$20 pp All inclusive (Max 30 people per tour)
Tickets: Booking essential: Whanganui iSite: ph: 06 349 0508
COLLECTABLES OUTDOOR MARKET
Sat 22, 9am-3pm
Sat 22, 9am-3pm
Behind Bank of New South Wales Building, 39 & 41 Victoria Ave
Antiques, art, heritage collections, jewellery, fashion, pottery, textiles, glass, craft. Individual stallholders sell their collectables in this open air market.
Antiques, art, heritage collections, jewellery, fashion, pottery, textiles, glass, craft. Individual stallholders sell their collectables in this open air market.
MOTOR VESSEL WAIRUA’S LABOUR WEEKEND SPECIALS
22, 23 and 24, 10am-4pm
1H Taupō Quay
Join us on the river for a 30 minute cruise through the city this Labour Weekend. Starting 10 am and the final departure is 4pm. Gate sales Only.
$10/Adult $5/Child
www.motorvesselwairua.co.nz, Follow: https://m.facebook.com/motorvesselwairua/
22, 23 and 24, 10am-4pm
1H Taupō Quay
Join us on the river for a 30 minute cruise through the city this Labour Weekend. Starting 10 am and the final departure is 4pm. Gate sales Only.
$10/Adult $5/Child
www.motorvesselwairua.co.nz, Follow: https://m.facebook.com/motorvesselwairua/
HERITAGE & ANTIQUE COLLECTABLES FAIR
Sun 23, 9:30am-3.30pm
Sun 23, 9:30am-3.30pm
Jubilee Stadium, 228 London St
Fabulous range of vintage, retro, antiques, bottles, books, stamps, toys , crown lynn, art, glass, clothing, jewellery , furniture, collectables and more.
Door Entry $2pp
https://www.facebook.com/Whanganui-Heritage-Fair-103472972406555/
Fabulous range of vintage, retro, antiques, bottles, books, stamps, toys , crown lynn, art, glass, clothing, jewellery , furniture, collectables and more.
Door Entry $2pp
https://www.facebook.com/Whanganui-Heritage-Fair-103472972406555/
JIGGER RIDES
Sun 23, 10am to 4pm
Sun 23, 10am to 4pm
Whanganui Railway yard, Taupo Quay
Take a short shaky ride on a vintage NZ Railways Motor Trolley (Jigger) in the Whanganui Railway Yard.
Jigger ride $2, plus gold coin donation to look through shed.
Door Sales
www.steamrailwanganuiinc.weebly.com
Take a short shaky ride on a vintage NZ Railways Motor Trolley (Jigger) in the Whanganui Railway Yard.
Jigger ride $2, plus gold coin donation to look through shed.
Door Sales
www.steamrailwanganuiinc.weebly.com
HERITAGE VEHICLE PARK-UP
Sun 23,10.30am-4.30pm
Sun 23,10.30am-4.30pm
Whanganui Racecourse
See the heritage & vintage vehicles at a park-up. Refreshments available
Tickets: Adult $5, Family $12 Gate Sales
Enquiries: 027 3477533
See the heritage & vintage vehicles at a park-up. Refreshments available
Tickets: Adult $5, Family $12 Gate Sales
Enquiries: 027 3477533
Events after Labour Weekend
ROYAL WHANGANUI OPERA HOUSE TOUR
Tue 25, 10.30am
Royal Whanganui Opera House, 69 St Hill St
Visit our 122 year old theatre to hear some history and see behind the curtain.
Tour 1 hour. Subject to change.
Donation. Book: 06 349 0511
www.whanganuivenues.co.nz, https://www.facebook.com/RoyalWhanganuiOperaHouse
Visit our 122 year old theatre to hear some history and see behind the curtain.
Tour 1 hour. Subject to change.
Donation. Book: 06 349 0511
www.whanganuivenues.co.nz, https://www.facebook.com/RoyalWhanganuiOperaHouse
WHANGANUI REGIONAL MUSEUM STOREROOM TOUR
Wed 26, 11am to 12pm
Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St
Join Senior Curator Libby Sharpe, for a tour in the museum collection stores focusing on different kinds of transport through the ages. Suitable for ages 12+
$10pp. Booking essential: 06 349 1110, info@wrm.org.nz. www.wrm.org.nz
Join Senior Curator Libby Sharpe, for a tour in the museum collection stores focusing on different kinds of transport through the ages. Suitable for ages 12+
$10pp. Booking essential: 06 349 1110, info@wrm.org.nz. www.wrm.org.nz
THE WHANGANUI STORY TOUR
Fri 28, 10-11am
Fri 28, 10-11am
Whanganui District Council - Council Chambers, 110 Guyton St
Enjoy a tour of the stained glass windows which showcase the people, events and landmarks that shaped Whanganui.
Free. Numbers Limited. Booking essential: anique.jayasinghe@whanganui.govt.nz
Enjoy a tour of the stained glass windows which showcase the people, events and landmarks that shaped Whanganui.
Free. Numbers Limited. Booking essential: anique.jayasinghe@whanganui.govt.nz
FIREFIGHTERS & FURIOUS DRIVERS
Sat 29, 10.30am
Sat 29, 10.30am
St Peter's Church, Koromiko Rd
Local author Murray Crawford will present intriguing accounts of Whanganui's first petrol-head, furious drivers, cunning plans concocted by our early volunteer firemen and much more.
Ticket: Koha
Local author Murray Crawford will present intriguing accounts of Whanganui's first petrol-head, furious drivers, cunning plans concocted by our early volunteer firemen and much more.
Ticket: Koha
DURIE HILL HISTORY RAMBLE
Sat 29, 10.30am
Assemble at the Durie Hill lookout on Blyth St
Explore the country’s first modern suburb; an earthbound elevator; and multiple layers of significance and meaning. Allow 1 hour. Enquiries: 027 307-5683
$2.50, iTicket/iSite (Tickets go on sale from 12th August)
Explore the country’s first modern suburb; an earthbound elevator; and multiple layers of significance and meaning. Allow 1 hour. Enquiries: 027 307-5683
$2.50, iTicket/iSite (Tickets go on sale from 12th August)
PUBLIC TALK: THE HISTORY OF THE WANGANUI GLASS COMPANY OF KEITH STREET
Sat 29, 2pm
Sat 29, 2pm
Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupō Quay
Te Herenga Waka (Victoria University of Wellington) Museum and Heritage Studies students present their research into the history of The Wanganui Glass Company on Keith Street.
Free but bookings essential at Sarjeant shop, 06 349 0506 or www.sarjeant.org.nz.
Te Herenga Waka (Victoria University of Wellington) Museum and Heritage Studies students present their research into the history of The Wanganui Glass Company on Keith Street.
Free but bookings essential at Sarjeant shop, 06 349 0506 or www.sarjeant.org.nz.
WET PLATE PORTRAITS
Sat 29 & Sun 30, sessions between 10.30am to 4pm
Sat 29 & Sun 30, sessions between 10.30am to 4pm
Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupō Quay
A 45 minute wet-plate portrait session with photographer Adrian Cook. Take part in a process developed in the 1850’s. Watch your image slowly appear on a metal plate and document the process as it happens.
$150pp. Bookings via Sarjeant.org.nz or https://calendly.com/tintypecentral/sarjeant.
A 45 minute wet-plate portrait session with photographer Adrian Cook. Take part in a process developed in the 1850’s. Watch your image slowly appear on a metal plate and document the process as it happens.
$150pp. Bookings via Sarjeant.org.nz or https://calendly.com/tintypecentral/sarjeant.
MOTOR VESSEL WAIRUA’S RIVERBOAT HISTORY NIGHT
Sat 29, 5pm
1 H Taupō Quay
Join us for a comprehensive history of the Hatrick Riverboat Service, Motor Vessel Wairua and the pioneering identities of early Whanganui. Hot drinks, nibbles and cruise included.
$65. Book: www.motorvesselwairua.co.nz, Follow: https://m.facebook.com/motorvesselwairua/
DURIE HILL ELEVATOR PRESENTS TAONGA PŪORO IN THE TUNNEL
Sat 29, 6pm
Sat 29, 6pm
Durie Hill Elevator Tunnel (bottom entrance, 42 Anzac Parade)
Join celebrated composer and performer Rob Thorne (Ngāti Tumutumu) as he performs pieces for Taonga Pūoro in the Durie Hill Elevator Tunnel.
Performance free. Elevator trips: Adults $2, Children $1.
www.instagram.com/duriehillelevator, https://www.facebook.com/RobThorneToiPuoro
Join celebrated composer and performer Rob Thorne (Ngāti Tumutumu) as he performs pieces for Taonga Pūoro in the Durie Hill Elevator Tunnel.
Performance free. Elevator trips: Adults $2, Children $1.
www.instagram.com/duriehillelevator, https://www.facebook.com/RobThorneToiPuoro
WHANGANUI COLLEGIATE SCHOOL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Sun 30, 2pm
Sun 30, 2pm
Whanganui Collegiate School, Liverpool St
A 2 hour guided tour of the WCS historic buildings and Museum incapsulating 169 years of school history.
$5pp (limit 20p). Booking essential, museum@collegiate.school.nz, Call/Txt: 027 481 2324
A 2 hour guided tour of the WCS historic buildings and Museum incapsulating 169 years of school history.
$5pp (limit 20p). Booking essential, museum@collegiate.school.nz, Call/Txt: 027 481 2324
JAMES MELVILLE BALFOUR - COASTAL NAVIGATION NETWORK
Sun 30, 2pm
Sun 30, 2pm
St Andrews Church, 42 Glasgow St
Karen Wrigglesworth presents stories about a marine engineer who designed our network of light houses, safe harbours and marine infrastructure including river works at Whanganui from the 1860's.
$5pp, Door Sales
Karen Wrigglesworth presents stories about a marine engineer who designed our network of light houses, safe harbours and marine infrastructure including river works at Whanganui from the 1860's.
$5pp, Door Sales
OTHER GENERAL HERITAGE MONTH HAPPENINGS:
BOOKS
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat, 10am-4 pm
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat, 10am-4 pm
Paige’s Book Gallery, 60 Guyton St
Situated in a heritage building with Whanganui’s oldest shop windows. Books on various aspects of Whanganui’s history.
www.paigesbooks.com, Facebook: paigesbookgallery, Instagram: @paigesbookgallery, Enquiries: Phone/txt +64 21 2927 417
Situated in a heritage building with Whanganui’s oldest shop windows. Books on various aspects of Whanganui’s history.
www.paigesbooks.com, Facebook: paigesbookgallery, Instagram: @paigesbookgallery, Enquiries: Phone/txt +64 21 2927 417
DAISY, DAISY
Weekdays,10am-4pm & Sat, 10am-3pm
Weekdays,10am-4pm & Sat, 10am-3pm
Lockett Gallery, 62 Guyton St
A heritage Loline tandem will be on display along with an exhibition of black and white collaged art featuring heritage transport. Free entry.
www.lockettgallery.co.nz, Instagram: @lockettgallerynz, Enquiries: Phone/txt +64 21 2927 417
A heritage Loline tandem will be on display along with an exhibition of black and white collaged art featuring heritage transport. Free entry.
www.lockettgallery.co.nz, Instagram: @lockettgallerynz, Enquiries: Phone/txt +64 21 2927 417
MAINSTREET HERITAGE WINDOW DISPLAY COMPETITION
All October
Shops between Taupō Quay & Ingestre St
Explore our beautiful city centre while enjoying heritage-themed window displays at local shops. Vote for your favourite shop display to be in to win prizes.
Enter here: Mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz
Explore our beautiful city centre while enjoying heritage-themed window displays at local shops. Vote for your favourite shop display to be in to win prizes.
Enter here: Mainstreetwhanganui.co.nz
HOUSE & GARDEN HERITAGE TOURS
Book a Day Tour of Private Gardens or Homesteads for your visit to Whanganui with John Vickers a guide for 30 years in the District.
Minimum numbers 10, or by arrangement
Contact; 06 327 7280 or vickers.marton@gmail .com
Minimum numbers 10, or by arrangement
Contact; 06 327 7280 or vickers.marton@gmail .com
For events that require tickets, please book early to avoid disappoint.
