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Welcome to MANAWATU'S THE iron gates experience

Northern Manawatu, New Zealand

Escape the main highway and take the road less travelled

Manawatu's "The Iron Gates Experience" is a beautiful, tranquil scenic area in northern Manawatu.
The experience begins at the northern entrance of the Manawatu Scenic Route (see map below) and is named after the Iron Gates Gorge, a local natural wonder (photo above). It's remote majesty was the inspiration for linking the area's beauty, activities and people to create this experience. It is also possible to tramp to the Iron Gates Gorge itself via two routes
  • The Stoat Trap's Track 
  • The Oroua River 
​The rural villages of Rangiwahia and Apiti & their surrounding districts share their stunning scenery including farmland, sweeping white papa cliffs, deep gorges, ancient native bush and wetlands. These can be enjoyed whether you are driving, cycling, walking or riding.
It is more than just a touring route. It is an area where you can get to know the local people and enjoy their warm country hospitality and creativity.

REMEMBER FUEL
Please fill your petrol tanks before you visit the area, Palmerston North, Feilding, Ashhurst and Taihape are your closest petrol stations.
Kimbolton now have a self-service fuel stop. 
This is situated on the south side of Kimbolton in the 50 km area and just south of the public toilets.



KEEP NORTHERN MANAWATU BEAUTIFUL! 
​​ Beautiful natural spaces can be explored and enjoyed by visitors around northern Manawatu.
However, facilities are not always provided at these places.
Unless signage indicates otherwise -

 !      ​Strictly no camping, tenting or freedom camping
 !   
Strictly no fires

 !   Take away all rubbish. Leave only footprints.
Toilet facilities available in Rangiwahia, Apiti and Kimbolton street
​Motorhome and camping sites available in Rangiwahia, Apiti Tavern & Eatery and Kimbolton Hotel
What is available around  the Iron Gates Experience?
  • Scenic drives
  • Picnic spots
  • Signage
  • History​
  • Cycling
  • Swimming holes
  • ​Wetlands
  • Mudstone Boulders
  • Bush Walks
  • Tramps​​
  • Motorhome site
  • ​​Bird watching​
  • ​Historic Bridge
  • Oroua Blue Buck Project​​
  • ​Adventure
  • Horse riding
  • ​Altitude Fly Fishing
  • Golf
  • Limestone & Glow Worm Caves​
  • Lavender products
  • Wood products
  • Art
  • ​Sustainable creativity
  • ​Services & facilities
  • Places to stay & eat
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Map shows where these places are situated
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Click on photo for Driving Times & Distances.​
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Scenic Photo Gallery
nz herald local focus article about the country road
31/8/19. Website Changes.
  • Historic Mangaweka Bridge information & video
  • Oroua Blue Duck Project documentary about distributing stoat traps with The Ruahine Forest Park.
  • Hansen's Cafe and Store in Kimbolton  under new management. Read more........
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