Venues 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

    326 Main St, Palmerston North

    In Museum

    Visit the iconic New Zealand Rugby Museum in Palmerston North with its new gallery now open. The home to the first museum devoted to the oval ball -… Read More

  • Whanganui Regional Museum

    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

  • Tangiwai Rail Disaster - Roadside Stories

    State Highway 49, Tangiwai, Waiouru

    In Infotractions and Transport

    A Manatū Taonga audio guide to New Zealand's worst rail disaster. Check out the Ministry for Culture and Heritage's audio guide in the… 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Taihape, Gumboot Capital - Roadside Stories

    Mataroa Road, Taihape

    In Public space and Infotractions

    A Manatū Taonga audio guide to Taihape. Check out the Ministry for Culture and Heritage's audio guide in the image carousel above. Gumboots… Read More

  • Whanganui River - Roadside Stories

    Wanganui

    In Infotractions and Lake & Waterway

    A Manatū Taonga audio guide to the Whanganui River. Check out the Ministry for Culture and Heritage's audio guide in the image carousel… 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

  • Coach House Museum

    121 South St, Feilding

    In Discovery and Museum

    Feilding's home of rural stories. The Coach House Museum is home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand heritage, including many… 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

  • 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

  • Lake Papaitonga - Roadside Stories

    Buller Rd, Levin

    In Infotractions and Lake & Waterway

    A Manatū Taonga audio guide to Lake Papaitonga. Check out the Ministry for Culture and Heritage's audio guide in the image carousel… Read More

  • Dannevirke Gallery of History

    14 Gordon St, Dannevirke

    In Museum

    The Dannevirke Gallery of History is situated in the historically significant “Old Court House”. It houses archives of the Dannevirke town… Read More

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