Manawatu / Whanganui
While Ruapehu is a hot winter destination, there’s also plenty to experience off the slopes in this vibrant location
Manawatu / Whanganui
Manawatu / Whanganui
Jill Malcolm comes across the unexpected in the village of Mangaweka, a truly tiny town with an estimated population of approximately 200
Manawatu / Whanganui
Despite being NZ’s longest navigable river, Whanganui River has only two bridges between Whanganui and Taumarunui, but that doesn’t mean there’s any shortage of places to explore
Manawatu / Whanganui
Paul Owen finds some historic camping treasures right in the middle of the North Island.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Turn east to Turangi or west for Stratford... but why not stay awhile in Taumarunui? Eleanor Hughes explores.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Fine arts and campervans seems an unusual pairing, but when it’s done right, the result is most impressive, as Claire Smith found when she met Vallery, a campervan-come-art gallery.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Known as the ‘gateway to the Ruahines’, Āpiti is one of New Zealand’s tiniest of towns. Claire Smith discovered that the Manawatū township may look unassuming, but it’s home to some treasures – including one of the best barbecue spots in the country.
Manawatu / Whanganui
For those who like dramatic vistas, solitude and stories from the past, the road colloquially known as Gentle Annie, from Taihape in the Rangitikei to Fernhill in Hawke’s Bay, is a compelling drive, writes Jill Malcolm.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Keren Sim got plenty of thrills, a couple of spills and a front-row seat to some of the most remote bush in the country on the Whanganui Journey, a unique adventure unlike any other.
Manawatu / Whanganui
The river city of Whanganui is awash with artistic endeavours. Lucy Corry takes a look.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Over the past few years, the small Manawatū township of Foxton has been quietly reinventing itself as arts and heritage destination. MCD senior writer Claire Smith heads back to her hometown and is impressed with the changes.
Manawatu / Whanganui
Jill Malcolm comes across a restored forest of surprising diversity.
