Historical Bus Tour
Kia Ora everyone,
The Friends of Pataka Museum (Porirua) are planning a Historical Bus trip to Wairarapa next month if you are interested. Here are the information if you would like to tag along for art lovers etc or consider a day out:
Date : Saturday 2 September, leaving Pataka at 8-30 AM, returning 4-30 PM
Itinerary
Visit to Anzac Hall and Featherston Camp with commentary
Visit to Papawai Marae (once the seat of the maori Parliament)
Visit to Aratoi Museum. Aratoi have an amazing exhibition on the history of Ngati Kahungunu. This exhibition includes 12 Lindauer portraits of important Kahungunu leaders.This is a truly amazing display.
Cost : $35 –not including lunch.
If interested please ph Tony Cross on 04 238-0058 or email tony_cross@xtra.co.nz
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