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Paddle Steamer Waimarie (Updated) – Open For Discovery – Discover Whanganui

Paddle steamer waimarie

THIS MAGICAL PADDLE STEAMER WAS SALVAGED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE RIVER AND RESTORED TO ITS FORMER GLORY.

Salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River where she sat for around 50 years.

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THE PADDLE STEAMER WAIMARIE WAS RESTORED AND RE-LAUNCHED IN 2000 TO MAKE HER NEW ZEALAND’S ONLY AUTHENTIC COAL-FIRED PADDLE STEAMER IN OPERATION.

1A Taupo Quay

THE PADDLE STEAMER UNDERGOES WINTER MAINTENANCE TO KEEP IT IN TIP-TOP SHAPE AND IS AVAILABLE TO BOOK FROM SEPTEMBER - MAY.

Paddle Steamer Waimarie

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