Cycle The manawatu cycleway

Part of The Country Road route on The Manawatu Scenic Route has been accepted into The National Cycleway. The Iron Gates Experience is part of this route.

This is good news for Manawatu and its reputation as a great place for cycling.

Travelling south the 120 km route begins at 
  • Mangaweka and on to Rangiwahia
  • Then tracks back to Apiti via Te Parapara and Main South Roads to Apiti.
  • It continues down Pohangina East Road to Ashhurst, along Napier Road
  • It joins up with the Palmerston North City Bridle Track (a mix of limestone pathway and hot mix)
  • Continues to Fitzherbert Avenue 
  • Then onto the Square. 
Header photo. Main South Road.  Taken by ​Alexander Robertson courtesy of Manawatunz 
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Enjoying the view at Te Parapara/Main South/Renfrew Road intersection
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Cycling over the Mangaweka Bridge
The great thing is that the cycle route travels through some of the most scenic areas of the Manawatu, including The Iron Gates Experience. 
The route is all sealed. 
To see the full details of the route click here.