10 TOP Things to Do in Manawatū-Whanganui January 2026

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What to do in Manawatū-Whanganui

Discover the most popular places to visit in Manawatū-Whanganui

Tongariro National Park

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

Mount Ruapehu

4.5/5(153 reviews)

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 Alpine Crossing

4.5/5(49 reviews)

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

4.5/5(79 reviews)

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

4/5(66 reviews)

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

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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.

Whakapapa Ski Area

4.5/5(75 reviews)

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.

Palmerston North Hospital

4/5(25 reviews)

If Palmerston North Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palmerston North.

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 Foxton Windmill.

Waitarere Beach

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

Waitarere

When in Waitarere, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Levin Golf Club, 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 New Zealand Rugby Museum.

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.

Castlecliff

Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.

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