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The Top 20 Attractions in Manawatu-Wanganui

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Manawatu-Wanganui. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Manawatu-Wanganui is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Mount Ngauruhoe

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active volcano. First eruption 2500 years ago. Last eruption 1977. Filmset of Lord of the rings (Mt. Doom). Tongariro Crossing is very busy all through the year, but the views are worth it.

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Taranaki Falls

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Worthwhile waterfall that can be reached via easy paths

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Wairere Stream Waterfall and Footbridge

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Beautiful view from above over the fall stage of the waterfall

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Tawhai Falls

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In summer weather a great place to cool off. Beautiful photo motive. (This is where the Lord of the Rings scene was shot, in which Faramir caught Gollum.)

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Whanganui

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Whanganui means the big bay in the Maori language.

Take a little height, and you will see the splendid city as well as its river flowing into the ocean.

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Mangatepopo Trailhead (Start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing)

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Alpine Crossign is only worthwhile if you can see something, have run in fog and have seen little. Fortunately it was better at the summit and you had a half …

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Lower Tama Lake

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Depending on the weather, the lake has different colors and this can change several times within minutes. Fantastic!

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Soda Springs Waterfall

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Nice little waterfall accompanied by the smell of rotten eggs. A welcome change in the volcanic landscape.

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Waterfall Near Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park

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A few meters from the hiking trail you can discover an inconspicuous waterfall... but a little further on the Taranaki Falls are much more worthwhile

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Huapawhenua Viaduct

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Here you can still see the old railway bridge from 1908 next to the new one from 1987. Along the way, you can learn a lot about the old "coach …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Manawatu-Wanganui

Mount Ngauruhoe

Taranaki Falls

Wairere Stream Waterfall and Footbridge

Tawhai Falls

Whanganui

Mangatepopo Trailhead (Start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing)

Lower Tama Lake

Soda Springs Waterfall

Waterfall Near Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park

Huapawhenua Viaduct

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