Whanganui Vintage Weekend
Kick off the year with a touch of vintage delight! The Whanganui Vintage Weekend returns January 2025 back for another historical weekend!
Over the Wellington Anniversary Weekend, visitors will be spoilt for choice with over 30 vintage-themed events and attractions taking place in and around beautiful Whanganui. You can expect to be entertained and entranced by a wide variety of events celebrating the best of every era right up to the vibrant 80’s. There’s no time like the past so take this opportunity to come dressed in your favourite era and celebrate the long weekend!
Enjoy hunting for treasures and trinkets at our markets and fairs. Take a stroll through beautiful summer gardens. Pack a picnic full of local treats and pack your dancing shoes for their biggest party, where there’ll be food, fashion, live music, and entertainment for all ages.
Be sure to check out their fine selection of magnificent machines. Come admire classic cars, tractors and steam engines, or hop aboard a river cruise on the P.S Waimarie or M.V Wairua. Steam Incorporated is proud to be working with the Whanganui Vintage Trust in bringing a steam and diesel hauled train to Whanganui for Vintage Weekend. Steam Inc will be offering a range of vintage locomotive experiences not to be missed, book your tickets now!
Each day has something different, from a paddle steamer adventure upriver, to a "Vintage Steam and Cuisine" evening aboard the locomotive, or take to the skies aboard the Air Chatams DC-3 for unimaginable views!
Rediscover the Te Whare O Rehua, The Sarjeant Gallery, recently reopened after a decade long redevelopment. Explore a captivating collection of art, old and new, and immerse yourself in a celebration of our rich cultural heritage. Don’t miss this chance to connect with history and creativity - come and celebrate!
Learn more about the upcoming events on their WEBSITE!
Certified Self Contained Motorcaravan Parking
Park overnight at the Wanganui Racecourse in amongst all action thanks to the Local NZMCA Area
- Entry is from 12pm 17 January
- Departure by 12pm Tuesday 21 January.
- The cost is $5 per person per night. Cash on arrival.
- Dogs on leads at all times as it's a working racecourse and pick up after them
- No booking necessary, first come first serve
- Any inquiries contact David Hawkins on 027 388 7011
