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RIVERBOAT
WAIREKA 1908 LTD.
Step back in time and see the beauty of the Waikato River
and surrounding countryside aboard the historical "Riverboat
Waireka".
Our wish is to show people the pristine beauty of the scenery
and river. To share and inform people of its history, both
Maori and European.
We wish for everyone to leave us in awe of our surroundings
and astounded by the beauty that can only be seen by boat.
To feel excited and privileged to have been on a truly historical
riverboat - a part of New Zealand's history. |
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BOAT HISTORY
The Waireka was built by Yarrow and Co.
in Glasgow, Scotland and shipped as deck cargo to New Zealand.
The boat was reassembled on the banks of the Whanganui River
and officially launched in 1908. She was part of the historical
Hatrick fleet of boats used between Whanganui and Taumaranui,
carrying cargo and passengers.
The Waireka has a tunnel hull, twin rudder steerage and
a reverse bucket design, which some say is the forerunner
to the modern jet boat.
She is 19 metres long and 2 metres wide and is licensed
to carry 48 passengers.
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