Whanganui Boating Centre

04/09/2026

Thinking of upgrading your outboard engine? Don't just take our word for it.....Donna and Shane retired their old-school 2-stroke for a DF150BTL and they couldn't be happier!😁

"Its amazingly fuel efficient and runs so smoothly"

Come in and have a chat to us about how you could level up your on-water experience 🚤

07/08/2026

Spring is almost here, and there's no better time to give your boat a fresh start with a new Suzuki Outboard 🚤

Take advantage of our 0% p.a. interest offer and great savings on selected portable outboards. Get geared up now and be ready to hit the water when the warmer weather arrives ☀️

If you’re ready to do a bit of Spring cleaning, get in touch with us today!

31/07/2026

❄️ With winter delivering us some of those incredible cold frosty mornings with clear blue skies and calm blue oceans, who's been hankering for a midwinter fish? 🎣💙

✋️Before you head out, make sure your boat batteries are ready to go.

Not sure how they're holding up? Bring them into WBC for a FREE battery health check. It's quick, easy, and could save you from an unwanted surprise on the water. 🔋🚤

🛟If your boat's spending more time in the shed than on the sea over winter, a trickle charger is one of the best ways to keep your batteries healthy, fully charged, and ready to fire up when the weather's too good to miss.😎

Because once you're out there, the only flat you want is the sea! ⚓🌊

21/07/2026

When the “baby” comes home for a week 🥰🛥👶

🛟Whanganui Rescue is back in our yard for a little visit while the Coastguard Whanganui shed floor gets a fresh coat of paint.

💙It’s pretty special having her back with us — even if it’s only for a week! ⚓️

15/07/2026

Suzuki served 3 ways👌Which would you choose?

14/07/2026

Heads up folks. Take extra care when using the Wharf street ramp to launch from

If you’re heading to the Wharf Street boat ramp at Whanganui Port from next week, a heads-up that ID Loader will be carrying out work along the nearby rock wall.

This work will help to protect the bank from scour erosion and help to maintain a straighter channel at the end of the boat ramp.

The existing rocks and concrete blocks will be removed and repositioned to connect with the existing rock revetment. Once complete, it will provide better access to the end of the launch ramp.

Work is scheduled to get underway on Thursday, 16 July. The slipway will remain open and available as usual throughout the work.

To keep everyone safe, part of the car park will be temporarily fenced off for around eight weeks. There will still be limited parking available on site.

We know this may be a little inconvenient for regular boat ramp users and recreational fishers and we appreciate your patience.

Please take care around the work site and follow all temporary signage.

Thanks for your support.

09/07/2026

🎉 TIME FOR A WINTER GIVEAWAY! 🎉

❄🎣So tell us.... Winter Fishing - yay or nay? 🎣❄

💙If your boat is tucked up snug and warm for the winter, you can scroll on.....but if you're still keen to get out there, tell us what you love most about winter fishing in the comments and go in the draw to WIN our Winter Fishing Kit valued at $110! 🎉

🌊Whether is quieter water, winter snapper, crisp clear mornings or simply any excuse to get out on the boat - we want to hear it!

📷Bonus entry if you also drop a pic of your winter fishing missions!🏔

05/07/2026

🌧A wet week isn't slowing us down at WBC - there's something BIG in the pipeline, and its getting seriously exciting......

Keep an eye on this space 👀

26/06/2026

Everyone knows what big supporters we are of our local Coastguard Whanganui right? Well, did you also know that our Jo is a volunteer radio operator with them? You may just hear her next time you log your trip report. 🛟

🏊‍♀️This month shes been taking part in the Coastguard New Zealand Big Swim 2026 fundraising event. This weekend she will complete her last laps to bring her distance to a total of 10km. Theres 3128 individuals taking part and Jo is currently sitting at 181 on the fundraising leaderboard!

🚤What better way to say "Thank you for your watch" than to sponsor her with a donation to her efforts. All donations go directly to Coastguard. 🙏

💙 Please support her final laps and donate to her page here:

Why not dive in for Coastguard's Big Swim this June to help save more lives on the water? Or show your support by making a donation.

13/06/2026

🦈 What was with the sharks today, Whanganui? 🦈

🤔We weren't the only ones scratching our heads. Talking to others back at the ramp, it sounds like it was a tough day for chilly bins all round!

Our crew hauled up 7 sharks, while the snapper were notably absent — with only one lonely snapper making it into the bin.

🌊That said, not every trip is about a full chilly bin. The sky was blue, the sea was glassy, and there are certainly worse places to spend a day than out on the water with good company and a rod in hand.🎣

🚤How did everyone else get on out there? Were the sharks keeping you busy too?