Wednesday, January 13 - Collection tour at the museum
Steps to access venue. Collection tour led by archivist Sandi Black. Time: 11am–noon. Meet in the Atrium, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St. Suitable for people 15 years and over. $5 per person. Book directly with the museum.
Thursday, January 14 - St Paul's Memorial Church
Tour of the remarkable St Paul's Memorial Church at Pūtiki, led by programmes presenter Lisa Reweti. Time: 11am–noon. Meet at Te Anaua St, Pūtiki. Suitable for people 15 years and over. $10 per person. Book directly with the Museum.
Friday, January 15 - Tarapuruhi Bushy Park - Night Spotting
One-hour bush walk. Walking shoes, warm clothing, torch. Barbecue provided. BYO snacks, drinks. Discover and enjoy the special features of our local sanctuary; wetland, birds, invertebrates and mature forest. On arrival we divide into groups with our leaders. After a barbecue, we re-enter the forest before dusk. Depart 5.15pm; return about 10.30pm. Adults $20; child $10; family - 2 adults, 2 children $50.
Saturday, January 16 - River Rd to Pipiriki
Steep walks at Hiruhārama Jerusalem and Pipiriki. BYO lunch, snacks, drinks. Afternoon tea may be purchased at Matahiwi. Travel with Jim Parnell up the Whanganui River Rd to Pipiriki. Hear stories about St Joseph's church, Koriniti, Kāwana Mill, the proposed Ātene hydro-electric dam, battles of Moutoa, Ohautahi, the siege of Pipiriki and much more. Depart 9am; return about 4.45pm. Adult $30; child $20.
Sunday, January 17 - Hipango Park
Short but steep walk from jetty. BYO lunch, snacks, drinks. Beautiful Hipango Park on the lower river has attracted picnic outings for more than a century and the trip there on the Motor Vessel Wairua is a regular outing on the Summer Programme as it remains popular. Tables are available for lunch, otherwise bring rugs to sit on and a jacket for the river trip. Depart 10am from the MV Wairua pontoon opposite Pākaitore Moutoa Gardens; return about 4.30pm. Adult $50; child (5-15) $20; under-5 free; family - two adults, two children $120. Passengers must report no later than 9.45am.
For the full Whanganui Summer Programme, go to http://whanganuiheritagetrust.org.nz/heritage-resources/whanganui-summer-programme