| Waimarie
plied the Whanganui River for 50 years as one of an extensive riverboat
fleet, carrying mixed cargoes, River dwellers and tourists until she
sank at her berth in Wanganui in 1952.
Waimarie,
the only surviving paddle steamer from the golden riverboat era
in New Zealand's history, has been salvaged and faithfully restored
after lying submerged in the bed of the Whanganui River for 41 years.
After
her hull had been restored, Waimarie was relaunched in May 1999
for the final phase of restoration, which was completed in December
1999. From 1 January 2000 she has again been in service - giving
today's tourists a real heritage experience in modern comfort and
safety.
Plus
Waimarie's engine room is open to view (and you can help shovel
coal if you want!).
Refreshments
are available on board.
Commentary on points of interest along the River.
Charter
dinner, lunch, and BBQ cruises by arrangement.
Groups a speciality.
Scheduled
Cruises
Daily Sailings at 2pm returning at 4pm.
This schedule continues until April 30 2006.
Winter Timetable will begin May 1
Stopover at Upokongaro Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
Note:
No Public Sailings on Good Friday or Christmas Day
Winter
Timetable
Winter Timetable ends on October 24
Sailings will be at 1pm on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and
School Holidays.
There
will be NO Sailings during August
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