Motor Vessel Wairua

20/08/2026

Help us help our local Navy cadets

T.S Calliope is our local Navy Cadet unit. Navy Cadets are part of the New Zealand cadet forces and is a voluntary, uniformed youth organisation for 13 to 19-year-olds, offering military style leadership, personal development, and adventure-based training.

They engage in hands-on activities like sailing, powerboating, robotics, drone flying, first aid, fi***rm safety and community service while building self-confidence and teamwork skills in a safe, encouraging environment.

Needing to replace vital safety equipment like VHF radios and lifejackets before the start of the summer sailing season, there is now an opportunity for you to help our amazing local cadets have a safe and productive summer on the water. We have provided our services completely free of charge to support the unit and we ask for your help.

Join us for a cruise to the port at 4:30 pm on Saturday 19th September and ALL of the proceeds will be donated directly to T.S Calliope. If we managed to fill the boat, we will meet the fundraising target completely (and then some).

Book at www.motorvesselwairua.co.nz

Find out more about Whanganui Navy Cadets here.

01/08/2026

Help us help our local Navy cadets

T.S Calliope is our local Navy Cadet unit. Navy Cadets are part of the New Zealand cadet forces and is a voluntary, uniformed youth organisation for 13 to 19-year-olds, offering military style leadership, personal development, and adventure-based training.

They engage in hands-on activities like sailing, powerboating, robotics, drone flying, first aid, fi***rm safety and community service while building self-confidence and teamwork skills in a safe, encouraging environment.

Needing to replace vital safety equipment like VHF radios and lifejackets before the start of the summer sailing season, there is now an opportunity for you to help our amazing local cadets have a safe and productive summer on the water. We have provided our services completely free of charge to support the unit and we ask for your help.

Join us for a cruise to the port at 4:30 pm on Saturday 19th September and ALL of the proceeds will be donated directly to T.S Calliope. If we managed to fill the boat, we will meet the fundraising target completely (and then some).

Book at www.motorvesselwairua.co.nz

Find out more about Whanganui Navy Cadets here.

23/07/2026

It’s really good we are starting to see this happen.

You need to be visible in the dark and during low visibility conditions.

Awa Safe represents a collaborative journey to enhance the safety of Whanganui’s treasured waterway, Te Awa Tupua.

06/06/2026

Captain Sam‘s last day on Paddle Steamer Waimarie was a special one as Ab 608 rolled across the Aramoho Railway Bridge. Steam Incorporated SteamRail Wanganui Inc. Paddle Steamer Waimarie

06/06/2026

01/06/2026

Well there we are.

The last trip to Hipango Park for the season and it was certainly interesting. Not as much wind as we were expecting, it was a bit of a grey day though but at least it was warm.

Along the way we discovered a stowaway snail that was humanly released upon our arrival.

We also had to cut a track through a slip so our passengers could get from the wharf up to the main track. Nothing like a bit of impromptu landscaping.

Thank you to the 17 who joined us for the trip, it was a special day indeed and possibly Captain Sam‘s last public trip to the park before moving on to other things.

28/05/2026

17/05/2026

HIPANGO PARK CRUISE

Come and join us on 01 June for the last trip to Hipango Park for the summer.

Sit back and relax as we make the two hour journey up to the park, passing through beautiful bush and towering hills.
We will stop for approximately two hours to enjoy the beautiful scenery and there is ample time to enjoy your picnic lunch. We can also offer a guided bushwalk.
On the two hour journey back to the city, hear all about the fleet of river boats the ones operated more than 240 km inland from the Tasman Sea.

This trip requires a good standard of mobility and fitness due to uneven terrain and a steep walk up from the landing to the picnic grounds.

Tickets at www.motorvesselwairua.co.nz

Adult (16+) $65.00
Child (0-15) $30.00
Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children) $160.00

All passengers will need:
A picnic lunch
Water
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Jacket
Covered shoes suitable for being in the outdoors

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

You asked and we have answered.

Hipango Park Cruise
9:30 am Monday 01 June (King’s Birthday)

Adults $65.00
Child (0-15) $30.00
Family (2A+2C) $160.00

Limited places available.

Book at www.motorvesselwairua.co.nz