Discover the Whanganui River's Unique Maritime Heritage at the Whanganui Riverboat Centre Museum.
This is the home port of the Paddle Steamer Waimarie, New Zealand's last Paddle Steamer, and Motor Vessel Wairua both 100 year old working survivors of the famous Hatrick and Company river fleet.

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"He pukenga wai, he nohoanga tängata, he nohoanga tängata, he putanga körero" "Where there is a body of water, people settle, and where people settle, legends unfold"

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The famous 'Bridge to Nowhere' is an unusual feature of the Whanganui River and National Park, which is a leisurely 40 minute walk in from the river landing, taking in the splendour of the native bush and majestic natural landscapes. 

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The raw and pristine landscapes captured in the movie River Queen are to be found in the Whanganui

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'The River Traders' is Whanganui's weekly Market by the River and operates on an historic section of downtown riverbank used by early Maori as a trading site. 

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Koriniti Marae is situated 45 minutes from Wanganui City. Is available for visits and overnight stays and provides a truly authentic experience by local Maori from the Whanganui River Region.

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Short walks and longer tramping trips are all possible within the Whanganui Region. Listed here are three quality hiking tracks for you to consider.

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