Walking Tour – Whanganui

Brief Description: Central Whanganui has a rich history of occupation and use by both Māori, and European settlers, before 1900. Join archaeologist and heritage consultant Hamish Crimp, and historian and Whanganui District Council heritage planner Scott Flutey, for an archaeological walking tour of this historic landscape. Explore significant sites including Rutland and York Stockades, the river frontage and reclamation, the locations of early European businesses, and many others.

Approx duration: 1-1.5 hrs
Location: Meet at the top of the Veteran Steps, Pukenamu Queens Park, Central Whanganui

Free, koha appreciated
No registration required – just turn up on the day!

Walk may include sloping ground, steps and uneven surfaces – please wear appropriate footwea