10 TOP Things to Do in Manawatū-Whanganui March 2026

Manawatu - Wanganui which includes landscape views

Manawatu - Wanganui which includes a city, heritage architecture and street scenes

Manawatu - Wanganui featuring a park, forest scenes and hiking or walking

Manawatū-Whanganui showing forests and rapids

Manawatu - Wanganui showing rafting and rapids as well as a small group of people

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Shuttle Transfers

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Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure

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Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke

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Taupo: Tongariro Crossing Scenic Helicopter Flight

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What to do in Manawatū-Whanganui

Discover the most popular places to visit in Manawatū-Whanganui

Tongariro crossing in winter,Mount ngauruhoe, the great walk, New Zealand, Tongariro National park

Mount Ruapehu

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Tongariro National Park

Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Mount Tongariro

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Sunset in the way down from Turoa ski fields, Mt Ruapehu.

Turoa Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Taranaki Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Bridge to Nowhere

You can take time to visit Bridge to Nowhere during your travels to Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Mount Ngauruhoe

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Ngauruhoe during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Whakapapa Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Whakapapa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Explore areas of Manawatū-Whanganui

Foxton Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Foxton Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Himatagi Beach and Holben - Te Wharangi Reserve.

Waitarere Beach

When in Waitarere Beach, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

The Gypsy Fare which moves around the country. Always good to go and see what they are selling.

Palmerston North Central

While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and Centrepoint Theatre.

The ornate metal work of a fountain at the Wanganui Racecourse, the fountain originally comes from Glasgow

Whanganui Central

If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Waitarere

When in Waitarere, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.

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