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Wanganui Riverboat Centre

Wanganui , New Zealand

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google

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Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Phone
06 347 1863
Website
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Address
Whanganui Riverboat Center 1A Taupo Quay, City, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

About this museum

At the Wanganui Riverboat Centre, visitors explore the rich maritime heritage of the Whanganui River through preserved paddle steamers and historic coal - powered engines. This welcoming museum offers an immersive journey into the region's transportation history, showcasing authentic vessels that once navigated the river's scenic waters. Admission is complimentary, allowing guests to step back in time and experience the genuine spirit of New Zealand's riverboat era.

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Free admission every day. We combine official or place-listing data with public cultural datasets when available, then flag pages that may need a fresh check before you travel.

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Visit notes

  • Free admission every day
  • Today: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM -
  • Plan for about an hour
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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Free admission every day; confirm with the museum or map listing if plans are time-sensitive.

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9:00 AM - 2:00 PM -

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Whanganui Riverboat Center 1A Taupo Quay, City, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Accessibility

Wheelchair access is reported for this venue.

Listing quality

  • 2 public sources linked
  • Official website available
  • Map listing available
  • Photo preview available
  • 4.7 rating from 306 reviews

Opening hours

Monday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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