Walk through native bush, enjoy scenic views and experience native wildlife only a short distance from Palmerston North.
OSM map layer · LineString
-40.32, 175.80 · rel 9442128
-40.32, 175.80 · rel 9442128
Manawatū Gorge Track
A 10,4 km loop walk in Manawatu-Wanganui.
Loop walk
start = finish · Manawatu-Wanganui
10,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
26
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
6× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× viewpoint
Te Apiti Lookout
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on the route
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Tom's Lookout
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on the route
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Sentinel Lookout
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71 m off route
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Big Slip Lookout
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112 m off route
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Windy Lookout
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112 m off route
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Big Tōtara Tree
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41 m off route
4,1 km
39%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Manawatū Gorge Track is 10.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Manawatū Gorge Track takes approximately 2h 36min to complete.
Yes, Manawatū Gorge Track is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Manawatū Gorge Track starts near coordinates -40.3387, 175.8152.
Manawatū Gorge Track is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Manawatū Gorge Track is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.
Yes, Manawatū Gorge Track is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.