The Royal Wanganui Opera House was designed by Wellington Architect George Stevenson and commissioned to commemorate Queen Victoria’s reign. It is New Zealand’s last surviving Victorian Theatre and the only theatre in New Zealand to have a Royal Charter.
A view of the Whanganui River gorge from McIytre Farm.
Bastia Hill Water Tower was constructed in 1927 to service both Bastia and Durie Hill.
Construction of the Whanganui Māori War Memorial began in late 1924 and it was unveiled on Anzac Day the following year. The memorial stands almost 10 metres high and topped with a statue of a soldier.
The Whanganui Riverboat Centre is housed in the former Wanganui Rowing Club building, constructed in 1898.
Constructed in 1925, the Durie Hill Memorial Tower is the official Wanganui Memorial to the 513 people from the district who died in World War One. The tower is 33.5 metres high (104 feet) and the lookout deck is 113 metres (372.2 feet) above sea level and provides panoramic views of the city.
A view of Viriginia Lake in Whanganui.
A view of the Whanganui River gorge near Jerusalem.
The cycling valodrome in Cooks Garden, Whanganui.
The athletic track in Cooks Garden, Whanganui.
Located near Matahiwi, the Kawana Flour Mill was constructed in 1854. Several water-driven flour mills constructed along the Whanganui River during the 1850s.
The former Fire Watch Tower located in Cooks Gardens, Whanganui.
After being salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River, the Paddle Steamer Waimarie was restored and re-launched in 2000.
The interior of St Joseph's Church in Jerusalem. The church was designed by Thomas Turnbull and constructed in 1892. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1888.
Constructed as a memorial to the first Mayor of Whanganui, William Hogg Watt. The fountain has been placed in many locations since it was first installed at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Ridgway Street in 1881. In 1906, the fountain was moved to Cooks Gardens. It was later kept in Council storage until being shifted to Queens Park from the 1930s until it was relocated to its original location in 1993.
An exterior view of the whāre at Rātana Marae.
A veiw of Jerusalem and the Whanganui River. St Joseph's Church is in the centre of the frame.
The Rātana movement was established by Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana in the early 20th century.
A view of Whanganui from the Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
A view of Whanganui from the Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
The tunnel to the Durie Hill Elevator. The Durie Hill Elevator was formally opened on 2 August 1919 (construction started in 1916). The tunnel leading to the elevator is 205 metres long and the elevator shaft is 65.8 metres.
St Joseph's Church in Jerusalem on the banks of the Whanganui River. The church was designed by Thomas Turnbull and constructed in 1892. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1888.
St Joseph's Church in Jerusalem on the banks of the Whanganui River. The church was designed by Thomas Turnbull and constructed in 1892. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1888.
The ticket sleeve and ticket stub from a concert by the Lucien Johnson Quartet held at the Whanganui Opera House.
The programme from a concert by the Lucien Johnson Quartet held at the Whanganui Opera House. The concert, produced by Chamber Music Wanganui, featured Johnson's original compositions performed by the quartet of Jonathan Crayford (piano), Tom Callwood (bass), Cory Champion (drums) and Lucien Johnson (tenor and soprano saxophone). There was one alteration to the programme with "Spooning" following "Morning Song". The quartet performed the previous evening in Wellington and will tour New Zealand later in July.
After being salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River, the Paddle Steamer Waimarie was restored and re-launched in 2000.
Constructed in 1925, the Durie Hill Memorial Tower is the official Wanganui Memorial to the 513 people from the district who died in World War One. The tower is 33.5 metres high (104 feet) and the lookout deck is 113 metres (372.2 feet) above sea level and provides panoramic views of the city.
St Joseph's Church in Jerusalem on the banks of the Whanganui River. The church was designed by Thomas Turnbull and constructed in 1892. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1888.
After being salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River, the Paddle Steamer Waimarie was restored and re-launched in 2000.