Attractions in Manawatu / Wanganui

  • Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History

    326 Main St, Palmerston North

    In Museum, Art Gallery and Discovery

    Te Manawa is a regional cultural centre where art, heritage and science themes dominate. Our exhibitions explore the past; seek to inform today and… Read More

  • New Zealand Rugby Museum

    87 Cuba Street, Palmerston North

    In Museum

    Explore New Zealand’s most comprehensive collection of Rugby memorabilia, archives, and artifacts at the New Zealand Rugby Museum. You can… Read More

  • Whanganui Regional Museum

    100 Watt Street, Wanganui

    In Museum

    Where there is a body of water people settle. Where people settle legends unfold. The Whanganui Regional Museum is an essential stop in your… Read More

  • Mt Ruapehu

    Mt Ruapehu, National Park

    In Natural feature

    Enjoy the spectacular beauty of one of the world's most active volcanoes. Mt Ruapehu is the largest active volcano in New Zealand. It is the… Read More

  • The Coach House Horse Drawn Era Museum

    40 Bowen Street, Feilding

    In Museum

    Supreme award winner of the Feilding Business Awards, the Coach House Museum is definitely worth a visit. Focusing on the horse-drawn era of early… Read More

  • Tongariro National Park

    State Highway 1, National Park

    In National Park and Natural feature

    The Tongariro National Park was the fourth National Park established in the world and the first in New Zealand. Its dual World Heritage status… Read More

  • Lake Papaitonga Scenic Reserve

    Buller Road, Levin

    In Public space, Lake & Waterway and Nature reserve

    Enjoy a short bush walk to the lookout over Lake Papaitonga which is now an important refuge for birds that depend on the wetlands for survival, as… Read More

  • Te Porere Redoubt

    State Highway 47, National Park

    In Historic

    The two redoubts at Te Porere contain earthworks built by the Maori prophet and warrior Te Kooti. They were the scene of the last major engagement of… Read More

  • Turoa Ski Area

    Turoa Mountain Rd, National Park

    In Ski Field

    Turoa is located on the on the south western side of Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand's Tongariro National Park. The skifield is reached via the… Read More

  • Flax Stripping Museum

    3 Main St, Foxton

    In Museum

    The only working flax stripping museum in the world. Offers visitors an opportunity to look at the processes and products that were a vital part of… Read More

  • Tongariro Crossing

    National Park

    In Natural feature and Exploration

    The Tongariro Alpine Crossing track passes over varied and spectacular volcanic terrain. In the presence of active volcanoes you can experience some… Read More

  • Sarjeant Gallery

    Queens Park, Wanganui

    In Art Gallery

    Wanganui's Sarjeant Gallery is one of New Zealand's finest and most historically important art galleries, renowned for its neo-classical… Read More

  • Hapuawhenua Viaduct

    Ohakune Coach Rd, Ohakune

    In Historic

    The awesome Hapuawhenua Viaduct was built in 1907-1908 as part of the final works to finish the North Island main trunk railway. The viaduct… Read More

  • Pureora Forest Park

    Taumarunui

    In Historic, National Park and Nature reserve

    In 1840 around two thirds of New Zealand was still covered in virgin forest. Over the next 140 years this provided the basis for a strong indigenous… Read More

  • McNamara Gallery Photography

    190 Wicksteed Street, Wanganui

    In Art Gallery

    McNamara Gallery Photography exhibits New Zealand, and selected Pacific Rim, photographically-based art. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting and… Read More

  • Cameron's Blockhouse

    State Highway 3, Kaitoke, Wanganui

    In Historic

    Farmer John Cameron built this blockhouse at Marangai in 1868 as a place of refuge for his family. Though war never actually reached this locality… Read More

  • Luttrells Whitepines & Working Pioneer Museum

    1235 Pohangina Rd, Pohangina

    In Museum, Discovery and Nature reserve

    Luttrells White Pine Gardens and Working Pioneer Museum is an ongoing project that was begun in 1985 and is privately owned by the Luttrell Family… Read More

  • Forgotten World Highway

    State Highway 43, Taumarunui

    In Historic

    The Forgotten World Highway - State Highway 43 - is a heritage trail exploring one of New Zealand’s most secluded roads between Taumarunui and… Read More

  • National Army Museum

    1 Hassett Dr, SH1, Waiouru

    In Museum

    At the Waiouru Army Museum, visitors can discover New Zealand's military history. Engage with real life soldiers' stories, discover New… Read More

  • Bridge to Nowhere

    Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui National Park, Whanganui River

    In Historic

    This bridge is the unofficial flagship of Whanganui National Park, an iconic symbol for New Zealand adventure tourism and a major visitor destination… Read More

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