Nature - Manawatū & Palmerston North

Picnic-perfect spots for lunch in the sun

Fresh air, your fave friends, and a full picnic basket – all the essential ingredients you need for a dreamy, sun-drenched day. Snuggle up beneath the trees in the lush grass, on a comfy blanket or on a picnic table and enjoy our region’s spectacular scenery while you snack on all your favourite treats.

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Urban Eels Sanctuary

Wildlife

Urban Eels Sanctuary

Te Motu o Poutoa

Parks, Reserves & Beaches

Te Motu o Poutoa

Villa Candotti

Gardens

Villa Candotti

Victoria Esplanade Garden

Gardens

Victoria Esplanade Garden

This local favourite is a beautiful and extensive inner-city park adjacent to the Manawatū River, which was opened to mark…

Te Āpiti – Manawatū Gorge Track

Walks & Hikes

Te Āpiti – Manawatū Gorge Track

Home of native flora, birdlife, and captures the beauty of the awe-inspiring Te Āpiti - Manawatū Gorge.

Mangamaire Sunflower Field

Gardens

Mangamaire Sunflower Field

Come visit our Sunflower Field, bask in the beauty that is our sea of gold right here in Mangamaire. Our…

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery

Wildlife

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery

Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery provides shelter and world-class care for native wildlife to rehabilitate after treatment at Massey University’s…

Rangiwahia Hut Track

Walks & Hikes

Rangiwahia Hut Track

Slightly challenging but hugely rewarding tramp onto the tops of the Ruahine Ranges.

Hīmatangi Beach

Parks, Reserves & Beaches

Hīmatangi Beach

Only 30 minutes away from the city centre, Hīmatangi Beach, located on the west coast beach is ideal for fishing,…

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