Manawatu

Manawatu is packed with great scenery, rugged west coast beaches for surfing, native bush walks, great driving routes and beautiful rural farming land. The dramatic Manawatu lands...More

Manawatu is packed with great scenery, rugged west coast beaches for surfing, native bush walks, great driving routes and beautiful rural farming land. The dramatic Manawatu landscapes with lush forests and majestic gorges sweep from the rugged Ruahine and Tararua Ranges and out to the Tasman Sea, making an exciting adventure playground. Explore glow worm caves, many museums, golf by cable car, boutique shopping, and street art.  Take one of the many cycling, mountain biking or walking tracks through Manawatu where you'll find stunning scenery and views. You can also get your adrenaline fix with bungy jumping, white water rafting, horse trekking and kite surfing, to name a few. The iconic Te Apiti – Manawatu Gorge is great to explore, you can discover ancient native bush and a land steeped in legend by foot, bike, jet boat or horseback.