Historic Venues in Manawatu / Whanganui, New Zealand

Whanganui (3)
Whanganui River (2)

Mangaweka 'Yellow Church' Gallery

6360 State Highway One, Mangaweka
Pureora Forest Park

Taumarunui

In 1840 around two thirds of New Zealand was still covered in virgin forest. Over the next 140 years this provided the basis for a strong indigenous… Read More
Cameron's Blockhouse

State Highway 3, Kaitoke, Whanganui

Farmer John Cameron built this blockhouse at Marangai in 1868 as a place of refuge for his family. Though war never actually reached this locality… Read More
Old Gorge Cemetery

Napier Rd, Woodville
Hapuawhenua Viaduct

Ohakune Coach Rd, Ohakune

The awesome Hapuawhenua Viaduct was built in 1907-1908 as part of the final works to finish the North Island main trunk railway. The viaduct… Read More
Forgotten World Highway

State Highway 43, Taumarunui

The Forgotten World Highway - State Highway 43 - is a heritage trail exploring one of New Zealand’s most secluded roads between Taumarunui and… Read More
Waimarie Centre

1a Taupo Quay, Whanganui
Pohangina School Reserve

952 Finnis Road, Pohangina, Feilding
Settlers Cemetery

16 Dagmar St, Dannevirke
Ormondville Railway Station

Matamau ormondvill rd, Norsewood
Ferguson Cottage

SH48, Whakapapa Village, National Park
Te Pōrere Redoubt

State Highway 47, National Park

The two redoubts at Te Pōrere contain earthworks built by the Maori prophet and warrior Te Kooti. They were the scene of the last major engagement of… Read More
Bridge to Nowhere

Mangapurua Landing, Whanganui National Park, Whanganui River

This bridge is the unofficial flagship of Whanganui National Park, an iconic symbol for New Zealand adventure tourism and a major visitor destination… Read More
Kawana Mill

Whanganui River Road, Matahiwi, Whanganui River
Palmerston North Electric Power Station

162 Keith St, Palmerston North
Bulls Museum

81 High st, Bulls
Lethenty

25 Daniell St, Bulls
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Manawatū

88 Rhodes Drive, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North
Taumata O Te Ra Marae

Hastings Street, Halcombe, Feilding
Old Foxton Racing Club Building

8 Main Street, Foxton