Breathe Deep – Best of Manawatū Skies

Explore our beautiful region from the comfort of your own bubble. We’ve compiled some of the best of Manawatū skies to help you breathe deep and remember all that is good about the place we call home. #LoveManawatu

The Milky Way

The Milky Way is easy to spot on a clear night, with New Zealand skies blessed with a front row seat to the centre of this milky, magical wonder of nature.

 

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A post shared by Cameron (@cameron_l93) on Apr 18, 2020 at 4:18pm PDT

Manawatū River

Taking a moment to soak in your surroundings is grounding, and what better place than beside our mighty awa, the Manawatū River.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Joel Pulman (@joel.t.p) on Apr 20, 2020 at 4:25am PDT

Opiki Toll Bridge

What is now no more than skeletal remains, the Opiki Toll Bridge was once a critical part of the booming flax industry. Now though, it makes for a stunning backdrop to the evening sky.

 

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A post shared by Tony Elkins (@tonyelkinsphotography) on Mar 14, 2020 at 4:58pm PDT

Himatangi Beach

Where the crow flies, or in this case ‘where the seagulls play’ when it comes to Himatangi Beach. Here’s another piece of our stunning west coast beaches for your viewing pleasure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Joel Pulman (@joel.t.p) on Jan 6, 2020 at 1:52am PST

Te Āpiti Wind Farm

There’s something about these giant guardians on our mountain tops, that puts things into perspective.

 

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A post shared by Greg Thompson Photography (@gregjt87) on Mar 21, 2020 at 2:10am PDT

Palmerston North City

While the city sleeps, its beauty and vibrancy is still there, awaiting our return.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Karla Karaitiana (@karla.karaitiana) on Mar 15, 2020 at 12:52pm PDT

Manawatū River

As the sun sets in the west, the Manawatū River lights up with dappled waters of silky colours as it prepares to sleep for the night.

 

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A post shared by Aman Raina (@amanraina909) on Apr 11, 2020 at 4:26pm PDT

Himatangi Beach

Breathe in the salty air and if you’re lucky, spot Kapiti Island on the horizon and beyond to the tip of the South Island.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Real New Zealand (@kiwiay) on Apr 11, 2020 at 2:49pm PDT

Ruahine Ranges

What better way to get some perspective than from the very tops of the ranges overlooking Papaioea?

 

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A post shared by Matthew Booth (@mattboothphotography) on Mar 19, 2020 at 12:02pm PDT