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Welcome to the iron gates experience

Northern Manawatu, New Zealand

Escape the main highway and take the road less travelled

"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! 
Please fill your petrol tanks before you visit the area, Palmerston North, Feilding, Ashhurst and Taihape are your closest petrol stations.


What is available around  the Iron Gates Experience?
  • Scenic drives
  • Picnic spots
  • Signage
  • History​
  • Cycling
  • Swimming holes
  • ​Wetlands
  • Bush Walks
  • Tramps​​
  • Motorhome site
  • ​​Bird watching
  • Oroua Blue Buck Project
  • ​Adventure
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
  • Limestone & Glow Worm Caves​
  • Lavender products
  • Wood products
  • Art
  • ​Sustainable creativity
  • ​Services & facilities
  • Places to stay & eat
For more information, click on the navigation links at the top or the buttons below

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Modified from a Manawatunz map
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Click on photo for Driving Times & Distances.
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