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Ferry crossing the Manawatu River
Amos Burr was probably the first European ferry operator at the Manawatu River mouth where there was an accommodation house on the northern bank. In 1854 the Wellington Provincial Government subsidised this ferry. Licensees were Henry Symons, House, Trask, Barnett and then Langley.
Soon after the coach service started the overnight stay was changed to Foxton. The coach came inland and the ferry was near the present Seaview Gardens.
Operators were Cook, Burr and Hillary (who was presented with a silver watch and gold key for good service). When the Manawatu Railway made the coaches redundant, the ferry was moved to Whirikino until a bridge was built there in 1900.
The top mural has replaced the original (lower) one.
Artists: Des Comyn (top mural); Michael Barclay (Original lower mural)
Sponsor: Creative New Zealand
Site: The Station Information Centre
