walks, hikes, hunting & huts
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The Iron Gates Experience in Manawatu offers a fantastic selection of walks and tramps including The Ruahine State Forest. From shorter walks through native bush to overnight hikes into the Ruahine Ranges, there is something to suit everyone. It is also popular for hunting red deer. The Ruahine's fast-flowing rivers are home for the endangered Blue Duck or whio. |
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RANGIWAHIA SCENIC RESERVEThis 130 acre (53 hectares) native virgin bush reserve is situated just south of Rangiwahia Village in northern Manawatu. READ MORE.......
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KAIKAWAKA (CEMETERY) RESERVEThe Kaikawaka Scenic Reserve can be found south of Rangiwahia on Wairaki Street. Turn off Rangiwahia Road onto Miangaroa Road & continue onto Wairaki Street.The Rangiwahia Cemetery is tucked away at the end of this no exit road with the Reserve providing a peaceful backdrop. READ MORE.......
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IAN MCKEAN PINETUMWelcome to Ian McKean Pinetum - where you’ll discover the largest collection of conifers in the Southern Hemisphere.
Founded in 1958, this pinetum is a lifetime of work by farmer and tree-enthusiast Rawhiti “Ian” McKean. READ MORE....... |
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RANGIWAHIA TRACK & HUTRangiwahia track is one of the most popular walks in the Ruahine Forest Park. The start of the track is about 15 minutes east of Rangiwahia village. READ MORE.......
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ALICE NASH MEMORIAL HERITAGE LODGE & TRACKIn 2005 the old Heritage Lodge burned down. It had been built by the NZ Deerstalkers Asscociation, (NZDA), whose members were devastated at the loss. READ MORE.....
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SIXTUS LODGE & ARBORETUMSixtus Lodge was established in 1977 on 6.5 hectares of magical landscape and bush out in the "whop whops". READ MORE.......
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DEERFORD TRACK & MAKIEKIE (COAL) CREEKYou will need about 3-4 hours for the whole circuit. From the carpark follow the poled route across the farmland to the forest edge and down to cross Makiekie (Coal) Creek for the first time. READ MORE.......
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LIMESTONE GLOW WORM CAVESAbout 20 minutes drive north east of Apiti, you will find a loop-track bush walk, which passes through amazing limestone & glow worm caves. It is isolated and the last few kms are on the windy, narrow, gravel Limestone Road. READ MORE.......
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IRON GATES VIA THE OROUA RIVERYou will need about 4 hours for this memorable tramp, but it is worth it! This includes time for a couple of meal breaks and viewing of the stunning gorge. READ MORE.......
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IRON GATES GORGE VIA THE STOAT TRAPS TRACKTravel up Table Flat Road north of Apiti, which changes to metal road.
Veer left up Petersons Road and continue to the upgraded carpark. READ MORE....... |
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TUNIPO TRACKYou will need about 6-7 hours for a return trip. Your trip begins at the Table Flat carpark, down the track over farmland and into the Ruahine Forest Park.
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IRON GATE TRACK & HUTIron Gates Hut is situated about 3-4 hours from the Alice Nash Heritage Memorial Lodge for trampers of average speed. The track runs near the Oroua River on the way to the hut, but the river is seldom visible.
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TRIANGLE TRACK & HUTTriangle Hut is a six bunk hut situated between Rangiwahia and Iron Gates Huts in the Oroua River catchment. READ MORE.......
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RUAHINE RANGE FLYOVERIn April 2010, Steve had wonderful opportunity to take a helicopter ride with Lance Bickford (Former CEO Destination Manawatu) and Damien Coutts (DOC regional manager). READ MORE.......
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THE OROUA BLUE DUCK PROJECTThe Oroua Blue Duck protection project is a community project aimed at increasing Blue Duck or Whio populations in the Oroua catchment in the Ruahine State Forest. READ MORE.......
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Remember 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 your footprints. Toilet facilities available in Rangiwahia, Apiti and Kimbolton Motorhome and camping sites available in Rangiwahia, Apiti Tavern & Eatery and Kimbolton Hotel |
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