About Manawatu

Manawatu is a young visitor destination.  The Region has many natural and created activities, attractions and leisure pursuits that are appealing to visitors.

Some of our most popular attractions (in no particular order) include :

• the herb farm
• New Zealand Rugby Museum
• Te Manawa (art gallery, science centre & museum)
• Victoria Esplanade
• Manawatu Gorge
• Feilding Saleyards Tours
• Feilding Farmers' Market
• Himatangi Beach
• Te Apiti Wind Farm

Quick Facts

• It is forecasted that in 2010 the Manawatu Region will attract 2.918 million domestic and international visitors, with a total visitor spend of NZ$347m*.
• In 2008 588,921 delegates attended conferences or meetings in Manawatu.  These delegates spent a total of 1.179 million days in the Region.
• The i-SITE in The Square receives over 100,000 visitors each year.