Parks, Reserves, and Beaches

Totara Reserve
Totara Reserve Regional Park is an ancient forest in the beautiful Pohangina Valley offering camping, walks and swimming. MORE...

Limestone Creek Reserve Glow Worm Caves
Discover real middle earth and explore awe-inspiring caves and gorges.  MORE...

Raumai Reserve
Raumai Reserve is a scenic picnic spot located right beside the river in the Pohangina Valley.  MORE...

Victoria Esplanade
This local favourite is a beautiful and extensive inner city park adjacent to the Manawatu River, which was opened to mark Queen Victoria's 60th Jubilee. MORE...

Kowhai Park
Located in Feilding Township, Kowhai Park offers something for everyone.  MORE...

Ashhurst Domain
A tranquil public park, playground and reserve situated alongside the Manawatu River. MORE...

Himatangi Beach
Only 30 minutes away from the City centre, this west coast beach is ideal for fishing, walking, kayaking and more. MORE...

Memorial Park
Memorial Park offers a wide range on activities for the whole family. MORE...

Pohangina Wetlands
What once was farmland struggling to survive on very wet land is nowbeing developed into a beautiful wetlands! MORE...

Ruahine Dress Circle Scenic Reserve
Tucked away on a side road off Ruahine Road in the northern Manawatu is an amazing picnic and swimming spot, which has been a well-known local secret for over 100 years.  MORE...

Tangimoana Beach
A small coastal village, Tangimoana is at the mouth of the Rangitikei River and has a sand dune landscape, similar to other beaches in this area. MORE...

Woodville Ferry Reserve
A large scenic reserve with scope for family activities such as picnics and camping. MORE...

Mount Lees Reserve
Located in a beautiful rural setting, this unique scenic reserve offers visitors the chance to explore and enjoy the tranquil surrounds.  MORE...

Rangiwahia Domain (motorhome parking)
Campervan and Motorhome parking site situated in the heart of Rangiwahia Village. MORE...

Apollo Park
Apollo Park is home to Palmerston North's butterfly haven.  MORE...

Timona Park
Discover this expansive riverside park in Feilding.  MORE...

Vinegar Hill / Putai Ngahere
Vinegar Hill is one of the regions most popular picnic and camping reserves and is located alongside the Rangitikei River, where a mighty 300 year old totara tree looks over the grounds as a guardian. MORE...

Londons Ford
Londons Ford is a unique and picturesque picnic area set in a stunning valley between Kimbolton/Apiti. MORE...

Almadale Scenic Reserve
Visit this stunning reserve to have a picnic, or even a swim in the river. MORE...

Anzac Park
Anzac Park was established during WWI and offers great views across the city as well as a walking track.  On a clear day, it is possible to see through to both Mount Ruapehu and Mount Egmont. MORE...

Edwards Pit Park Reserve
Explore this extraordinary park filled with wetlands, open grass spaces, pathways, boardwalks and clusters of native plantings. MORE...

Te Apiti Wind Farm Lookout
Peppered across the Ruahine and nearby Tararua ranges, and visible from many spots throughout the city and region, take the opportunity to see the wind turbines up close at the Meridian Energy Te Apiti Wind Farm Lookout. MORE...