These magical and extremely intriguing Boulders are known as cannon ball concretions made from mudstone. Some are particularly large. It is believed that millions of years ago rivers carried sediment
NZ’s most extensive remaining stands of kaikawaka (mountain cedar) grow in Hihitahi plateau. A 3-hr track to Zeke’s Hut (4 beds) at first climbs steeply through mid-altitude forest dominated by
A 35-min loop leads in through scrub and restoration plantings, before climbing steeply to old-growht forest with podocarps emergent from a tawa-titoki canopy. Hinau and white maire are common on
Unique remnant of cool-dry podocarp forest (kahikatea, matai, totara), at its best in the spring when the many kowhai are in bloom. The understorey is exceptionally rich in small-leaved divaricating
This area has been a popular swimming and picnic spot for over 100 years. Early settlers named this reserve from the fact that when they saw the surrounding cliffs; they
Campground with a bushwalk and views of the Rangitikei River’s most spectacular reaches. Track is flat till first lookout (5 min), then climbs to a second lookout (15 min), follows
Walk around Taihape and discover the heritage of the town starting in the 1900’s. Visit the Town Hall opened in 1912 Visit the Cascade Brewery opened in 1935 Visit the
The safest way to bridge the high traffic route between Ohakune and Taihape, the OTT follows a series of backroads and a couple of busier stretches of main highway. Starting
The Manawatu Cycleway weaves its way from Mangaweka to Palmerston North City, providing cyclists with a two-day trip set against Manawatu’s unique rural landscape. This route follows the Manawatu Scenic
Winding between Taihape on State Highway 1, and Fernhill in Hawke’s Bay, Gentle Annie is a challenging but rewarding ride across remote hill country. Well off the beaten track and