Walks & Hikes

Ashhurst Domain and Wetlands is a public park, playground and reserve situated alongside Manawatu River.

Beehive Creek is a family friendly walk, with children able to paddle in the shallow creek.

A 6km walkway that follows the path of Branch Road with extensive views and native bush.

Scenic tramping routes with great picnic and swimming spots.

Fern Walk is a 5km walk in Totara Reserve Regional Park.

The Kahikatea Walk is a nice slow 30 minute walk, ideal for families.

Kawhatau Base is surrounded by beech and podocarp forest this accommodation provides a good base for exploring.

Kawhatau Valley Walks offer 1,2 or 3 day farm walking packages that allow you to walk at your own pace.

Maharahara Track is a beautiful scenic route into the Ruahine Ranges.

Walk through the native bush that lines the spectacular Manawatu Gorge.

Mangaweka Scenic Reserve provides spectacular views framed by bush.

No.1 Line Lookout has an abundance of beautiful views of rural Manawatu.

Visit the heart of the Ruahine Ranges.

Pohangina Wetlands is a great example of struggling farmland converted into a stunning nature reserve.