Find your perfect Tararua experience

In Tararua, outdoor lovers have plenty to do.

Tourist Information About Tararua

In Tararua, outdoor lovers have plenty to do. The Tararua Forest Park is popular for hiking, camping, and mountain biking, especially on trails like the Holdsworth Jumbo circuit or the Waiohine Gorge track. These tracks offer beautiful views, swing bridges, and peaceful bush settings. If you prefer something more relaxed, the rivers in the area are great for fishing or gentle kayaking.

Along the east coast, small beach settlements like Akitio and Herbertville are perfect for surfcasting, swimming, or just enjoying a quiet walk by the sea. Visitors also enjoy horse trekking through farmland and along riverbanks, often spotting native birds and farm animals along the way. In Pahiatua, families head to the Bush Multisport Park or the town’s swimming pools for a fun day out.

Brewery tours at Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka are another favourite, offering a mix of history and local flavour. You’ll also find quiet cycling routes around the countryside. With wide open spaces, native bush, rivers, and coastlines, activities in Tararua suit both relaxed explorers and those looking for a bit of adventure.