

# Wanganui Travel Events & Adventurous Activities

- **Subtitle**: Adventurous Trips & Weekend trek near Wanganui. Get ready to bike, climb, race, and paddle at Wanganui. Trips & Outdoor Activities in Wanganui
- **Category**: Trips & Adventures
- **Display Name**: Trips & Adventurous Activities
- **Type**: category

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## Trips & Adventures Events in Wanganui

- **Event Name**: Adult Horse Riding Camp
  - **Description**: 4.30pm Friday 24th April  -
2pm Sunday 26th April 2026.

Come and enjoy a weekend away, trekking around the surrounding farmland, as well other activities, sometimes we do shepherds games (ie. pole bending, barrels, flag race etc), sometimes we do stockwo
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:30 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Falling Creek Ranch
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- **Event Name**: The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whanganui
  - **Description**: Let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is back in '26 for your bike films fix!!!

What's it all about??? The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world togeth
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/the-big-bike-film-night-2026-whanganui/200029600082658
  - **Venue**: Davis Lecture Theatre
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, trips-adventures, cycling, sports, contests, performances, art, theatre, health-wellness, nonprofit, holiday
- **Event Name**: Gordon Park, Strachan’s Cave & Waitaha Pā Site (Easy to Easy/Mod ~ Nearby Walk / Pick Your Own Dista
  - **Description**: Gordon Park, Strachan’s Cave &amp; Waitaha Pā Site

DATE: Monday 27th April
MEETING LOCATION: Gordon Park Car Park on Kaimatira Road (transport is  available if doing all 3 walks, please email whanganuiwalking@gmail.com to arrange)
TIME: 2pm
COST: $5 (if
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 27 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Gordon Park Loop Trak, Okoia, Whanganui 4582, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Caves, Coasts & River Roads  (Taranaki, Whanganui & Taumarunui)
  - **Description**: This 7-day adventure starts in the depths of a subterranean wonderland and continues to the sparkling city of New Plymouth. It then winds itself around Mt Taranaki taking in the many attractions citybound to Whanganui. It then weaves its way upstream to t
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/caves-coasts-and-river-roads-taranaki-whanganui-and-taumarunui/200029123731141
  - **Venue**: Whanganui River
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## Trending Events in Wanganui

- **Event Name**: Anzac Day 2026
  - **Description**: All ex-service personnel, RSA members, kindred associations and members of the public are invited to assemble outside Davis Library in Pukenamu Queen’s Park at 5.45am. The parade will step off at 6.00am sharp. 

From there, the parade will move to the Wha
  - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre
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- **Event Name**: ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Whanganui
  - **Description**: Back by popular demand NZ’s Award-Winning Hit Tribute Show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” Returns to Whanganui, 9th May!

Whanganui War Memorial Theatre - 
9th May 2026 - 7.30pm

Back by popular demand! After a string of sold-out shows across the country, El
  - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre
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- **Event Name**: Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge
  - **Description**: An awesome day out with the fam. Do your research on this event...you will see that its an event not to be missed! The kids will love this! 
-12 of the best &amp; coolest 4x4 Trials comp trucks in NZ.
-Drivers with big kahunas! Codrivers with balls of ste
  - **Venue**: 2278 SH3 Turakina NZ
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- **Event Name**: Whanganui Comedy Gala!
  - **Description**: The Whanganui Comedy Gala returns! Louder, bolder, and funnier than ever.
One massive night of non-stop laughs, bringing together some of Aotearoa’s sharpest comedic minds for a full-scale comedy takeover.

Hosted by NZ comedy favourite Paul Ego, this po
  - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House
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- **Event Name**: 100th Quadrangular Tournament - Whanganui
  - **Description**: 100th Quadrangular Tournament – 18–20 June 2026 

Everything you need to know for the tournament 

The 100th Quadrangular Tournament, hosted by Whanganui Collegiate School, marks a major milestone in one of New Zealand's great school sporting traditions.
  - **Venue**: Whanganui Collegiate School
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- **Event Name**: Graeme James - Live at the Whanganui Musicians Club
  - **Description**: Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to the iconic Whanganui Musicians Club!

Armed with electric violin, guitar, banjo, bass, piano, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica, and percus
  - **Venue**: Whanganui Musicians Club
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- **Event Name**: The block 49 : After dark - Glow series
  - **Description**: The Block 49 Night market hub : After dark - Glow series ✨

For 4 weeks, Friday nights light up with Kai , local creatives, makers, and a relaxed glow vibe for everyone to enjoy.

Each week brings something a little different:
Neon Nights
Culture in Light
  - **Venue**: 49 guyton street, Whanganui, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster - Run or Ride '26
  - **Description**: 🚴‍♂️ Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster 2026
📍 Raetihi, Ruapehu
📅 Saturday 18 April 2026

Challenge the roads. Embrace the community.

The Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster is back for 2026 — bringing riders, runners, families and friends together in the heart
  - **Venue**: Seddon St, Raetihi 4632, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: In Other Words
  - **Description**: Starring the acclaimed real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this is a rare opportunity to see two of New Zealand’s finest actors share the stage in an award-winning two-hander.

In Other Words tells the story of Arthur and Jane, whose
  - **Venue**: 69 St Hill Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Adult Horse Riding Camp (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:30 am at Falling Creek Ranch), The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whanganui (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Davis Lecture Theatre), Gordon Park, Strachan’s Cave & Waitaha Pā Site (Easy to Easy/Mod ~ Nearby Walk / Pick Your Own Dista (Mon Apr 27 2026 at 04:00 am at Gordon Park Loop Trak, Okoia, Whanganui 4582, New Zealand), Caves, Coasts & River Roads  (Taranaki, Whanganui & Taumarunui) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at Whanganui River).
- **Q**: What Trips & Adventures events are happening in Wanganui this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Caves, Coasts & River Roads  (Taranaki, Whanganui & Taumarunui) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at Whanganui River).
- **Q**: What Trips & Adventures events are happening in Wanganui in April 2026?
  - **A:** Adult Horse Riding Camp (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 06:30 am at Falling Creek Ranch), The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Whanganui (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Davis Lecture Theatre), Gordon Park, Strachan’s Cave & Waitaha Pā Site (Easy to Easy/Mod ~ Nearby Walk / Pick Your Own Dista (Mon Apr 27 2026 at 04:00 am at Gordon Park Loop Trak, Okoia, Whanganui 4582, New Zealand), Caves, Coasts & River Roads  (Taranaki, Whanganui & Taumarunui) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at Whanganui River).
- **Q**: How can I find Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui include Falling Creek Ranch, Davis Lecture Theatre, Gordon Park Loop Trak, Okoia, Whanganui 4582, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui include Falling Creek Ranch, The Big Bike Film Night, Whanganui Walking Group.
- **Q**: Are there any online Trips & Adventures events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Trips & Adventures events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Trips & Adventures events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Follow the Trips & Adventures category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Trips & Adventures events are listed in Wanganui.

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