10 Reasons to Visit Manawatu

Here are ten great attractions that will appeal to the whole family and are open to the public most days - although Friday mornings in Feilding are a special weekly treat!  

(in alphabetical order) 

Coach House Museum
Feilding’s Coach House Museum is home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand heritage, showcasing over 140 years of history.

Feilding on a Friday
Feilding is a beautiful town, with much to see and do, including  Feilding Saleyards Guided Tour & Feilding Farmers' Market

The Herb Farm
The herb farm offers a natural, eco and feel-good experience in a scenic, rural retreat setting. 

Mangaweka Adventure Company
Forming the Manawatu regions western border, the Rangitikei River provides unsurpassed family camping and rafting adventures.

Mokai Gravity Canyon
Mokai Gravity Canyon is the ultimate extreme adventure playground, set in a spectacular river canyon with an onsite café and shop.

New Zealand Rugby Museum
The sport that shaped a nation. How did rugby come to play such an important role in the culture and heritage of New Zealand, and why are the All Blacks so good?

Owlcatraz
Owlcatraz is a native bird and wildlife park featuring a guided tour to view rare and interesting animals, set amongst native bush and farmland. 

River Valley
River Valley offers white-water rafting, hill country horse trekking and hokio (walks) with a restful stay at the on-site lodge in a beautiful location beside the Rangitikei River. 

Te Manawa
Te Manawa is a cultural museum of art, science and history. It showcases and stores the Manawatu region's nationally significant taonga, contemporary art, science and heritage collections.

Tui HQ
Tui brewery is the home of everything Tui.

MANAWATU TOP TEN BROCHURE

To get a copy of the brochure, contact i-SITE Palmerston North on +64 6 350 1922 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   NB:All attractions are either have food and beverages on-site or in close proximity, and spotless restroom facilities.