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A thriving business and retail centre, this city offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy a wonderfully varied natural environment. From manicured botanic gardens to untouched native bush echoing with birdsong, the choice is yours. From short, easy ambles to challenging climbs, it’s all here.
All you need to do is get into it! contents
Before You Walk 2 Manawatū River Pathway Extension 18 User Guide 3 Otira - Rangitane Walkway 19 Palmerston North Walkways 5 Mangaone Stream Pathway 20 Anzac Park Walkway 6 Pari Reserve Walkway 22 Ashhurst: Durham Street Reserve 7 Poutoa Walkway 23 Ashhurst: Domain Walkways 8 River Link Pathway 24 Bledisloe Park - Old West Road 10 Schnell Wetland Walkway 26 Bledisloe Park Walkway 11 Turitea Green Corridor Walkway 27 Edwards Pit Park 12 Turitea Walkway 28 Frederick Krull Walkway 13 Titoki Walkway 29 Hokowhitu Lagoon Walk 14 Victoria Esplanade Walkways 30 Linklater Walkway 15 Te Araroa – The Long Pathway 32 Manawatū River Pathway 16 Other Regional Walkways 33
City Walkways of Palmerston North | CONTENTS 1 Before You Walk
• Plan where you are going, how long it should take, • Dress for the weather. and account for the return trip! • Slip on a shirt, slap on a hat, and slop on some sun • Tell someone where you are going. block. • Take someone with you. • Wear suitable footwear. • Many of the walkways are near ponds, streams • Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but and rivers. Please remember to take care around footprints! water. • Enjoy yourself! Talk while you walk. • Respect walkway signs, fences, flora and fauna, • Please be aware that at any time we may need to and the property of those who live nearby. close a walkway. • Be a tidy kiwi. Use rubbish bins or take rubbish with you.
2 Before You Walk | City Walkways of Palmerston North User Guide
Track Rating Horses Before setting out, check the degree of walking Horses are allowed along the Riverside Walkway, difficulty for the track (noted on the individual maps the Otira Walkway and parts of Durham Street in this brochure). Reserve (Ashhurst). The rating scale is: Cycling 1 2 3 4 5 See individual walkway maps for tracks suitable Very easy Very hard for cycling. Share with care and respect, call out Dogs when approaching walkers from behind. Dogs are allowed on many walkways, but not all. Motorised Trail Bikes or Vehicles Generally dogs are not allowed on the central areas of the Victoria Esplanade, on or around playgrounds Not permitted on any walkways. or sports fields. Please look for the following symbols Facilities on individual walkway maps: Camp sites are available at the Ashhurst Domain Dogs must be on leash and the Palmerston North Holiday Park, Dittmer Dogs can be off leash but must be under Drive. control Picnic areas are provided on some walkways. Please also: Toilets. • Ensure dogs are under control at all times and do not worry stock where walkways pass through Playground equipment is available at some rural areas. locations. • Remove dog litter and use rubbish bins where Most walkways have plenty of street parking. provided. Additional on-site parking is noted on individual Dog exercise areas are subject to change. Check the walkway maps. latest Dog Owners’ Handbook for the level of dog control required on a walkway.
City Walkways of Palmerston North | User Guide 3 Accessibility ASHHURST PATHWAYS All tracks are rated for their ease of use for wheelchairs and pushchairs. WYNDHAM ST OXFORD ST Accessible - worth a try N WINCHESTER ST Walks are flat with an even surface and there are no WORCESTER ST obstructions to hinder access. All kerb and channels LINCOLN ST RIVER RD
CAMBRIDGE AVE have a ramp at appropriate places, including the car BAMFIELD ST 2 STANFORD NORTH ST Ashhurst: Durham Street Reserve - park. STORTFORD ST McCraes Bush GUILDFORD ST Accessible - may need a friend SALISBURY ST
DURHAM ST Walks are mainly flat, but may include slopes. STANFORD SOUTH ST
Some people may require assistance, while others MULGRAVE ST with strong upper body function will find them acceptable. Ramps and kerb crossings are in place. CUSTOMSHORT ST ST
Accessible - will need a friend
Generally even surface, although likely to be 3 Ashhurst Domain Walkways undulating. The course may include obstacles such as TO PALMERSTON NORTH low steps or kerbs that people with a wheelchair will NAPIER RD need assistance to manoeuvre around.
Inaccessible to mobility impaired125 250 500 750 1,000 Metres Generally not suited for someone who uses a wheelchair or has restricted mobility. All walkways in Palmerston North area are shared facilities. Please respect other rights to use the paths. WALKING MAP KEY
Walking Events & Groups i Information Signs If you’re a keen walker, check out the range of Access Points organised walking events in the Manawatu. Walkway Trails Contact Sport Manawatu on: Walkway Trails from Linking Walkways Web sportmanawatu.org.nz Roads Phone (06) 357 5349 Parks and Reserves Fax (06) 358 1178 Waterways
4 User Guide | City Walkways of Palmerston North PALMERSTON NORTH PATHWAYS
ROBERTS LINE
Schnell Wetland Walkway
19 JAMES LINE AIRPORT DR Linklater Walkway 9 ARANUI RD RANGITIKEI LINE MIDHURST ST KELVIN GROVE RD N River Link RAILWAY RD 7 Pathway Frederick KAIMANAWA ST Krull Walkway PARADISE PL LANGLEY AVE 18 SHELLEY ST APOLLO PDE RHODES DR
MILTON ST HILLCREST DR ROBERTS LINE GILLESPIES LINE MALDEN ST TYNE ST RATA ST VOGEL ST Mangaone HOLDSWORTH AVE KEITH ST Stream 15 Pathway FAIRS RD Edwards 6 RUAHINE ST Pit Park HERETAUNGA ST FLYGERS LINE TE MATAI RD RANGITIKEI ST
BUNNYTHORPE-KAIRANGA RD MIHAERE DR TO ASHHURST TREMAINENORTH ST AVE RONGOPAIRUSSELL ST ST BENNETT ST WESTON AVE FLORENCE AVE RANGIORA AVE
ALBERT ST ROY ST BENMORE AVE NAPIERBRIGHTWATER RD TCE FEATHERSTON ST KAURI ST
WOOD ST HERBERT AVE RANGITIKEI ST WARD ST GUY AVE River Link NGATA ST 18 SEDDON ST LIMBRICK ST ARGYLE AVE GREY ST Walkway LOMBARD ST PRINCESS ST MAIN ST LONGBURN RONGOTEA RD MANSON ST HIGHBURY AVE BOURKE ST WALDEGRAVE ST BROADWAY AVE MAIN ST EAST ST QUEEN ST CHURCH ST KING ST BOTANICAL RD Manawatū 12 STACES RD SQUARETHE LYNDHURST ST River Pathway COVENTRY ST CUBA ST DAHLIA STCOLOMBO ST HAVELOCK AVE SHAMROCK ST
OXFORD ST
VICTORIA AVE PITT ST FERGUSON ST MAIN ST CHURCH ST
LINTON ST PINFOLD RD
UNION ST CLARKE AVE MONRAD ST AMBERLEY AVE FITZHERBERT AVE PAHIATUA ST RONBERG ST THOMSON ST BATT ST IHAKA ST ALBERT ST
CARDIFF ST COLLEGECOOK ST ST RIDDIFORD RD Mangaone 15 Stream PARK RD TE AWE AWE ST Pathway JICKELL ST 8 Hokowhitu KEELING ST Lagoon SAVAGE CRES Victoria Esplanade Walkways MANAWATU ST RUHA ST Walk PALM DR ALEXANDER ST RESERVE RD RUGBY ST 21 21 HARDIE ST HENARE ST Anzac NO 1 LINE SHEFFIELDWIKIRIWHI ST CRES AOKAUTERE DR TO WELLINGTON PITAMA RD PIONEER HWY Park TE WANAKA RD DITTMER DR Manawatū Walkway 12 12 Manawatū Otira - River Pathway River Pathway 11 MAXWELLS LINE 1 Rangitane CLIFF RD POLSON HILL DR LONG MELFORD RD DAIRY FARM RD Walkway Bledisloe ATAWHAI RD SLACKS RD Park CLIFTON TCE Lower BUICK CRES Walkway 20 Titoki Walkway SHIRRIFFS RD RUAPEHU DR 5 SUMMERHILL DR TOTARA RD 13 Manawatū River 4 14 Pari Reserve WALKERS RD Pathway Extension POULTRY FARM RD Walkway Mangaone MAIN DR Stream 15 Bledisloe Park - 20 Old West Road 17 Titoki NO 56 STATE HWY Pathway Walkway
PACIFIC DR Poutoa AOKAUTERE DR Walkway ALBANY DR TURITEA RD
KARERE RD 16 Turitea Walkway VALLEY VWS OLD WEST RD
City Walkways of Palmerston North | User Guide 5
0 387.5 775 1,550 2,325 3,100 Metres Anzac Park WalkwayCENTENNIAL DR KANUKA DRIVE
Breathtaking views over Palmerston North City greet you at the entrance of this short walk. Explore further 1 for a journey through established native bush and back through a scattering of pines.
CLIFF RD
TRAND E S TH
SUMMERHILL DR
RU AP E H U ATAWHAI RD D R IV E
CLIFTON TCE
HEATHCOTE PL
RUAPEHU DR Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 0.55 kilometres SUMMERHILL DR Contour Rolling with some moderate slopes Surface Gravel, forest floor and steps Access Points Cliff Road Conveniences Car park Special Attractions City views, bush and observatory Metres
6 Anzac Park Walkway | City Walkways of Palmerston North Ashhurst: Durham Street Reserve - McCraes Bush THE TERRACE
You’ll enjoy a mix of native and rural environments on WYNDHAM ST this track as it takes you along the terrace edge from C WINCHESTER ST M CRAES BUSH 2 Durham Street, down between paddocks and into the OXFORD ST McCraes native bush remnant.
WORCESTER ST
RIVER RD
CAMBRIDGE AVE LINCOLN ST
STANFORD NORTH ST BAMFIELD ST
STORTFORD ST
SALISBURY ST DURHAM ST MULGRAVE ST
[ Limited ] MULGRAVE ST
CUSTOM ST Rating 1 2 3 4 5 SHORT ST Distance 2.04 kilometres (entire length) Contour Mainly flat with steep access points from Wyndham Street and The Terrace Surface Gravel, some board-walk and grass steps and a stile at The Terrace access point Access PointsNAPIER RD The Terrace, River Road, Wyndham Street, Lincoln Street, Durham Street Conveniences Parking at River Road Special Attractions Native bush
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Ashhurst: Durham Street Reserve - McCraes Bush 7 Ashhurst: Domain PATHways
Ashhurst Domain is a large reserve offering a wide variety of facilities and activities ideal for families and fun for all ages, including access to the Manawatu [ Upper circuit only ] River. Choose from the Domain’s numerous walking tracks. Some offer revealing views overlooking Rating conservation wetlands, while others guide you Upper Circuit (large): 1 2 3 4 5 Upper Circuit (small): 1 2 3 4 5 through native bush. See the Ashhurst Domain Lower Loop: 1 2 3 4 5 brochure available at the Domain Office or the Full Circuit (excluding Lower Loop): 1 2 3 4 5 Palmerston North Information Centre. Distance Upper Circuit (large): 1.88 kilometres Upper Circuit (small): 1.40 kilometres Lower Loop: 0.90 kilometres Full circuit (excluding Lower Loop): 2.83 kilometres
Contour A flat terrace area with moderate to steep slopes to the riverside
Surface Limestone, gravel, grass and forest floor. Board-walks and bridges present on Lower Loop and stiles on Full Circuit
Access Points Napier Road and Cambridge Avenue
Conveniences Playground, car parks, drinking water, toilets, changing facilities, camping ground, picnic area
Special Attractions Views of Wetland, Windfarm and Manawatū region, native bush, river access and the cemetery
8 Ashhurst: Domain Walkways | City Walkways of Palmerston North Ashhurst:PEMBROKE ST Domain PATHways MULGRAVE ST
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CUSTOM ST CAMBRIDGE AVE
SHORT ST i
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Full Circuit NAPIER RD Upper Circuit (Large) Lower Loop Upper Circuit (Small) Linking Tracks 1 Windfarm Viewing Platform 2 Wetland Viewing Platform 3 Cemetery Tree trail (information from Domain Office)
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Ashhurst: Domain Walkways 9 Bledisloe Park - Old West Road
CLIFF RD This circuit extends across a variety of landscapes DAIRY FARM RD through native bush, pine forest and farmland. BATCHELAR RD 4 Leaving the Turitea Stream behind, the track ATAWHAI RD emerges into open space and a playground at CLIFTON TCE the Atawhai Road access point, a great rest spot A T A i W HEATHCOTE PL for adults and children alike. You can then opt to H A I R finish your walk on Old West Road, or continue on D RUAPEHU DR under the bridge, into the Turitea Walkway. SUMMERHILL DR Massey i TENNENT WEST DR MAIN DR Arboretum
LA LENA GR
AOKAUTERE DR
TURITEA RD
TENNENT DR ALBANY DR Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 3.2 kilometres Contour Undulating with moderate to steep climbs Surface Mostly gravel and steps
Access Points Old West Road, La Lena Grove, OLD WEST RD Springdale Grove, Atawhai Road, Massey University Avenue, Tennent Drive Conveniences Playground, picnic benches and car parks Special Attractions Views of Massey University and countryside, native bush, stream access and access to an arboretum
10 Bledisloe Park - Old West Road | City Walkways of Palmerston North Bledisloe Park Walkway
Join the native birds as this path journeys through one of Palmerston North’s native bush remnants. 5 CLIFF RD The pathway also links up with the Turitea Stream where babbling water, birdsong and fresh bush scent combine to createDAIRY FARM an RDoasis of calm. BATCHELAR RD
ATAWHAI RD
CLIFTON TCE
A T A W H A I R D HEATHCOTE PL
R D MASSEY UNIVERSITY AVE Massey T MAIN DR S Arboretum E
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Rating 1 2 3 4 5 T Distance 0.51 kilometres Metres Contour Flat Surface Gravel Access Points Tennent Drive, Massey University Avenue (x2) Conveniences Car park, picnic benches Special Attractions Turitea Stream access, native bush
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Bledisloe Park Walkway 11
TENNENT DR
ALBANY DR ROBERTS LINE
JAMES LINE
ARANUI RD AIRPORT DR KELVIN GROVE RD
MIDHURST ST N RANGITIKEI LINE
RAILWAY RD Edwards Pit ParkPARADISE PL KAIMANAWA ST
APOLLO PDE The historic quarry has been raised from a waste land RHODES DR LANGLEY AVE by a passionate group of residents. With care and 6 SHELLEY ST attention plantings are making this reserve a place to spend time with the kids or just take time out from the busy world. MILTON ST HILLCREST DR
ROBERTS LINE MALDEN ST TYNE ST RATA ST GILLESPIES LINE HOLDSWORTH AVE TREMAINE AVE
VOGEL ST KEITH ST
FAIRS RD
FLYGERS LINE RUAHINE ST
BUNNYTHORPE-KAIRANGA RD HERETAUNGA ST
MIHAERE DR TE MATAI RD RANGITIKEI ST FEATHERSTON ST TO ASHHURST
RONGOPAIRating ST 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 1.49 kilometres BENNETT ST Contour Mainly flat, stairs NORTH ST FLORENCE AVESurfaceRUSSELL ST Limestone, grass and boardwalk RANGIORA AVE Access Points Featherston Street, Thames Street and Tweed Street WESTON AVE Conveniences Car park, picnic table, gazebo BENMORE AVE NAPIER RD ALBERT ST ROY ST 12 Edwards Pit Park | City Walkways of Palmerston North
KAURI ST BRIGHTWATER TCE HERBERT AVE
WOOD ST
GUY AVE WARD ST RANGITIKEI ST
LIMBRICK ST
ARGYLE AVE NGATA ST GREY ST
SEDDON ST
MAIN ST MANSON ST
LOMBARD ST PRINCESS ST BROADWAY AVE
BOURKE ST MAIN ST HIGHBURY AVE EAST ST LONGBURN RONGOTEA RD QUEEN ST CHURCH ST WALDEGRAVE ST KING ST
STACES RD
COVENTRY ST BOTANICAL RD SQUARE DAHLIA ST CUBA ST THE HAVELOCK AVE LYNDHURST ST COLOMBO ST
SHAMROCK ST
FERGUSON ST OXFORD ST CHURCH ST MAIN ST PITT ST VICTORIA AVE
PINFOLD RD
CLARKE AVE LINTON ST
UNION ST RONBERG ST MONRAD ST PAHIATUA ST
AMBERLEY AVE FITZHERBERT AVE
BATT ST IHAKA ST THOMSON ST
ALBERT ST COLLEGE ST
CARDIFF ST TE AWE AWE ST COOK ST PARK RD RIDDIFORD RD
KEELING ST MANAWATU ST JICKELL ST SAVAGE CRES
RUHA ST PALM DR
RUGBY ST HARDIE ST
ALEXANDER ST HENARE ST RESERVE RD SHEFFIELD STWIKIRIWHI CRES AOKAUTERE DR NO 1 LINE TO WELLINGTON PIONEER HWY
PITAMA RD DITTMER DR
TE WANAKA RD
CLIFF RD LONG MELFORD RD POLSON HILL DR MAXWELLS LINE DAIRY FARM RD
ATAWHAI RD SLACKS RD
BUICK CRES CLIFTON TCE
TOTARA RD SHIRRIFFS RD POULTRY FARM RD RUAPEHU DR
SUMMERHILL DR
MAIN DR
WALKERS RD
NO 56 STATE HWY
AOKAUTERE DR
PACIFIC DR
ALBANY DR TURITEA RD
KARERE RD
OLD WEST RD VALLEY VWS
0 387.5 775 1,550 2,325 3,100
Metres Frederick Krull Walkway
For a journey of varied scenery, take this walkway through sports field, meadow reserve,ROBERTS LINE 7 and suburban streets.
JAMES LINE
A SP KELVIN GROVE RD EN WAY
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D
S T G H Y L A L W E LOGAN N R SCHNELL DR PA
TREE G R L PE A ROYAL FERN EP D P E
PETER HALL DR ROBERTS LINE
SCHNELL DR
CELAENO PARK
RHODES DR Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 1.5 kilometres (length of reserve) FERNLEA AVE Contour Flat to mildly contoured Surface Grass, limestone ACACIA ST Access Points Fernlea Avenue, Schnell Drive (x2), Parnell Heights (x2), Logan Way, Roberts Line Conveniences Car park, picnic table
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Frederick Krull Walkway 13 Hokowhitu Lagoon Walk
Leave the city clamour behind and be entertained by the wealth of bird life that shelters in this 8 ALBERT ST environment. This open, picturesque walkway follows IHAKA ST the Hokowhitu Lagoon from beginning to end. CACCIA BIRCH LANE
TE AWE AWE ST
TO THE RIVER MONTGOMERY TCE
AWATEA TCE i MANAWATU ST
JICKELL ST CENTENNIAL DR
ERIN ST
Massey University (Hokowhitu HARDIE ST Campus) i
KANUKA DRIVE
Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 1.1 kilometres Contour Flat Surface Limestone Access Points Centennial Drive, Caccia Birch Lane Conveniences Car park, picnic benches, toilets Special Attractions Lagoon views, bird life
14 Hokowhitu Lagoon Walk | City Walkways of Palmerston North CLIFF RD ROBERTS LINE Linklater walkway
Linklater Reserve, was purchased in 1995 by Council. It has been developed over the last few years with 9 the help of the community. A walking track winds through the site and is easily accessible from the car park. The track takes advantage of the beautiful views across the city to the Tararua Ranges. It navigates past JAMES LINE AIRPORT DR the gully, planted by the local community, up to the ARANUI RD scenic site of the gazebo, past the BMX Pump Track. The park boasts informative signage, and numerous KELVIN GROVE RD RANGITIKEI LINE seating and viewpoint areas. MIDHURST ST N
RAILWAY RD
PARADISE PL
KAIMANAWA ST
APOLLO PDE LANGLEY AVE SHELLEY ST RHODES DR
MILTON ST HILLCREST DR ROBERTS LINE
GILLESPIES LINE MALDEN ST TYNE ST RATA ST Rating 1 2 3 4 5 HOLDSWORTH AVE TREMAINE AVE Distance 0.8 kilometres VOGEL ST Contour Gentle slopes Surface KEITH ST Limestone, gravel Access Points Kelvin Grove Road FAIRS RD Conveniences Gazebo, picnic table, car park
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Linklater walkway 15 RUAHINE ST FLYGERS LINE HERETAUNGA ST
BUNNYTHORPE-KAIRANGA RD TE MATAI RD RANGITIKEI ST MIHAERE DR
FEATHERSTON ST TO ASHHURST RONGOPAI ST
BENNETT ST NORTH ST RUSSELL ST FLORENCE AVE RANGIORA AVE WESTON AVE
BENMORE AVE ALBERT ST NAPIER RD ROY ST
KAURI ST BRIGHTWATER TCE
HERBERT AVE WOOD ST
WARD ST GUY AVE RANGITIKEI ST
NGATA ST LIMBRICK ST SEDDON ST ARGYLE AVE GREY ST
MAIN ST LOMBARD ST PRINCESS ST MANSON ST BROADWAY AVE BOURKE ST LONGBURN RONGOTEA RD HIGHBURY AVE WALDEGRAVE ST MAIN ST EAST ST QUEEN ST CHURCH ST KING ST
STACES RD BOTANICAL RD SQUARETHE DAHLIA ST COVENTRY ST CUBA ST HAVELOCK AVE LYNDHURST ST COLOMBO ST
SHAMROCK ST
OXFORD ST FERGUSON ST CHURCHPITT ST ST MAIN ST VICTORIA AVE PINFOLD RD LINTON ST CLARKE AVE UNION ST
MONRAD ST RONBERG ST PAHIATUA ST AMBERLEY AVE FITZHERBERT AVE
THOMSON ST BATT ST IHAKA ST
ALBERT ST
CARDIFF ST COLLEGE ST COOK ST TE AWE AWE ST RIDDIFORD RD PARK RD
KEELING ST JICKELL ST MANAWATU ST SAVAGE CRES
RUHA ST PALM DR RUGBY ST ALEXANDER ST HARDIE ST RESERVE RD HENARE ST SHEFFIELDWIKIRIWHI ST CRES AOKAUTERE DR NO 1 LINE TO WELLINGTON PIONEER HWY PITAMA RD DITTMER DR
TE WANAKA RD
CLIFF RD MAXWELLS LINE POLSON HILL DR LONG MELFORD RD DAIRY FARM RD
ATAWHAI RD
SLACKS RD CLIFTON TCE BUICK CRES
SHIRRIFFS RD RUAPEHU DR TOTARA RD SUMMERHILL DR
POULTRY FARM RD
WALKERS RD MAIN DR
NO 56 STATE HWY
AOKAUTERE DR PACIFIC DR
ALBANY DR TURITEA RD
KARERE RD
OLD WEST RD VALLEY VWS
0 387.5 775 1,550 2,325 3,100 Metres Manawatu River Pathway
Experience the ever-changing views of the Manawatū River and its surrounds on this open, flat walk which follows the River from the end of Maxwells [ Limited ] Line through to Riverside Drive. While the entire Rating 1 2 3 4 5 route may not suit an evening stroll, numerous Approximate Distance access points allow for the option of shorter walks. Paneiri Park - end of Dittmer Drive: 2.37 kilometres Eventually the pathway will link the city with the End of Dittmer Drive - Fitzherbert Avenue: 1.31 village of Ashhurst to the west. kilometres Fitzherbert Avenue - Albert Street: 1.69 kilometres Albert Street - Waterloo Crescent: 0.61 kilometres Waterloo Crescent - Ayr Place: 0.60 kilometres Ayr Place - Ruahine Street: 0.92 kilometres Ruahine Street - Ruamahunga Crescent: 1.10 kilometres Ruamahunga Crescent - Napier Road: 0.34 kilometres Napier Road - Riverside Drive: 0.94 kilometres Total: 9.86 kilometres Contour Flat to mildly contoured Surface Gravel, asphalt, limestone Access Points Riverside Drive (off Te Matai Road), Napier Road, Ruamahunga Crescent, Ruahine Street, Ayr Place, Waterloo Crescent, Albert Street, Fitzherbert Avenue, Victoria Esplanade Drive (Esplanade access), Dittmer Drive, Buick Crescent, Maxwells Line Conveniences Car parks (River Road, Napier Road, Ruahine Street, Fitzherbert Avenue, Palm Drive, Dittmer Drive, Maxwells Line), toilets at Fitzherbert Avenue access Special Attractions River views, river access
16 Manawatu River Pathway | City Walkways of Palmerston North Manawatu River Pathway
TE MATAI12 RD i
RIVERSIDE DR NAPIER RD RUAMAHANGA CRES
RUAHINE ST
STACES RD
HIGHBURY AVE i
VICTORIA AVE PINFOLD RD
MONRAD ST PAHIATUA ST
COLLEGE ST ALBERT ST
FITZHERBERT AVE PARK RD TE AWE AWE ST JICKELL ST
MANAWATU ST SAVAGE CRESRUHA ST
PALM DR
PITAMA RD i AOKAUTERE DR
MAXWELLS LINE DITTMER DR
DAIRY FARM RD CLIFF RD LONG MELFORD RD BATCHELAR RD SLACKS RD i BUICK CRES
TENNENT WEST DR RUAPEHU DR
TOTARA RD
POULTRY FARM RD MAIN DR
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Manawatu River Pathway 17 TE MATAI RD
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RIVERSIDE DR NAPIER RD RUAMAHANGA CRES
RUAHINE ST
STACES RD
HIGHBURY AVE i
VICTORIA AVE PINFOLD RD
PAHIATUA ST MONRAD ST COLLEGE ST ALBERT ST
PARK RD FITZHERBERT AVE TE AWE AWE ST JICKELL ST MANAWATU ST SAVAGE CRES RUHA ST WAITOETOE PARK PATHWAYS PALM DR PITAMA RD i AOKAUTERE DR Fast becoming one of Palmerston North’s must do DITTMER DR attractions this newly formed limestone section of MAXWELLS LINE 13 pathway from Maxwell Line to Waitoetoe Park enjoys views of the river, range and wind turbines. The CLIFF RD path rambles along the edge of open park land and DAIRY FARM RD through native and exotic plantings. Either stick to LONG MELFORD RD the wide path or explore the linking path network BATCHELAR RD through to Buick Crescent. MTB Trails - Bills Bush - SLACKS RD Waitoetoe Beach River Access. BUICK CRES i TENNENT WEST DR
RUAPEHU DR
TOTARA RD
POULTRY FARM RD MAIN DR
Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 1.2 kilometres Contour Flat Surface Limestone Access Points Maxwell Line, Buick Crescent Conveniences Car park Special Attractions River views
18 Manawatu River Pathway Extension | City Walkways of Palmerston North Otira - RangitaneWHITE HORSE DR Walkway
You can start this walkway at Paneiri Park, travelling PIONEER HWY RUGBY ST up Escort Grove through pasture into the Rangitane i ALEXANDER ST 11 WIKIRIWHI CRES MAXWELLS LINE Reserve, a large open space carpeted in grass and PITAMA RD bounded by native plantings. Up for more? You can RANGITANE extend your walk on the circuit back to Totara Road WALKWAY where the walkway joins the Mangaone Stream Walkway. RACECOURSE RD
LONG MELFORD RD
OTIRA SLACKS RD WALKWAY BUICK CRES
i PANEIRI TOTARA RD PARK SHIRRIFFS RD
ESCORT GR
Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 1.56 kilometres or 3.93 kilometres (circuit through Mangaone Stream) Contour Flat with some moderate slopes. Rangitane Reserve has a gently sloping surface Surface Concrete footpaths, limestone (Otira Walkway), and grass (Rangitane Walkway) Access Points Maxwells Line (Paneiri Park), Totara Road, Otira Place, Racecourse Road Conveniences Playground Special Attractions Large areas of open space
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Otira - Rangitane Walkway 19 Mangaone Stream Pathway
The Mangaone Stream Pathway stretches from Totara Road through to Milson Line and Flygers Line. Amberley Ave Tremaine Ave No access Amberley Ave Amberley Ave Although you can walk the stop banks on both sides, to Tremaine to JFK Drive through to Tremaine to Tremaine the walkway markers switch sides from Amberley Ave Racecourse Ave Ave between 5am Avenue. Remember, you’re on a stop bank so take and 9am all the usual precautions for being around water. Underpasses are now provided for many of the road Rating 1 2 3 4 5 and railway crossings. Approximate Distance Totara Road - Pioneer Highway: 2.56 kilometres Pioneer Highway - Amberley Avenue: 1.68 kilometres Amberley Avenue - Highbury Avenue: 1.20 kilometres Highbury Avenue - Botanical Road: 0.48 kilometres Botanical Road - Tremaine Avenue: 0.56 kilometres Tremaine Avenue - Benmore Avenue: 1.20 kilometres Benmore Avenue - Rangitikei Line: 0.60 kilometres Rangitikei Line - John F Kennedy Drive: 0.40 kilometres John F Kennedy Drive - Milson Line: 0.47 kilometres Total: 9.15 kilometres Contour Mainly flat though slightly uneven Surface Grass, limestone. Stiles present at Pioneer Highway, bridge of trotting club, and Tremaine Avenue access points Access Points Totara Road, Pioneer Highway, Amberley Avenue, Highbury Avenue, Botanical Road, Tremaine Avenue, Benmore Avenue, Rangitikei Line, Apollo Parade, John F Kennedy Drive (x2), and Milson Line Conveniences Nil Special Attractions A riparian walkway
20 Mangaone Stream Pathway | City Walkways of Palmerston North Mangaone Stream PathwayRANGITIKEI LINE
FLYGERS LINE 15MILSON LINE GILLESPIES LINE
AIRPORT DR APOLLO PDE
LANGLEY AVE J F KENNEDY DRIVE MEADOWBROOK DR i BENMORE AVE
CARLISLE ST HERBERT AVE RANGITIKEI ST LOCKHART AVE BENNETT ST FAIRS RD GERALDINE CRES
SUTHERLAND CRES HIGHBURY AVE AVE HIGHBURY
WOOD ST ST WOOD TREMAINE AVE
ANDERS RD RD ANDERS
SEDDON ST ST SEDDON NORTH ST ST NORTH
HAVELOCK AVE ST HERETAUNGA RONGOPAI ST GUY AVE ST ROY
FLORENCE AVE
RUSSELL ST ST RUSSELL BOTANICAL RD RD BOTANICAL
ARGYLE AVE ST RANGITIKEI WHITE HORSE DR DR HORSE WHITE CLARKE AVE
AMBERLEY AVE LOMBARD ST ST LOMBARD
BOURKE ST ST BOURKE FEATHERSTON ST
WARD ST ST WARD MONRAD ST ST MONRAD
TROTTING ST SHAMROCK BRYANT ST ST BRYANT CLUB
RONBERG ST ST PRINCESS GREY ST QUEEN ST
CUBA ST SQUARE THE PIONEER HWY i BROADWAY AVE MAIN ST RUGBY ST
CHURCH ST PITT ST ALEXANDER ST ST ALEXANDER DAHLIA ST
SHIRRIFFS RD RD SHIRRIFFS FERGUSON ST LINTON ST ST LINTON
AWAPUNI
RACECOURSE COLLEGE ST ST COOK MAXWELLS LINE LINE MAXWELLS
BATT ST ST BATT
UNION ST ST UNION
SHEFFIELD ST AVE FITZHERBERT PITAMA RD RD PITAMA LONG MELFORD RD WIKIRIWHI CRES PARK RD TOTARA RD HENARE ST SLACKS RD DITTMER DR VICTORIA ESPLANADE BUICK CRES
DAIRY FARM RD
TENNENT WEST City DR Walkways of Palmerston North | Mangaone Stream Pathway 21
MAIN DR
TENNENT DR Pari Reserve Walkway
Take a short walk past natural swampland and a vegetation-edged pond on this residential walkway, 14 which also offers a convenient short-cut back through Cashmere Drive. More walkways are planned for this area. i
WAICOLA DR CASHMERE DR
SILKWOOD PL
RUAPEHU DR
AOKAUTERE DR
500 Metres
PACIFIC DR
Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 0.5 kilometres Contour Moderately contoured with a steep climb up to Aokautere Drive Surface Gravel and some board-walk Access Points Waicola Drive, Aokautere Drive Conveniences Nil Special Attractions Pond
22 Pari Reserve Walkway | City Walkways of Palmerston North Poutoa Walkway
Enjoy this quite escape through a valley of establishing native bush. Starting at the Summerhill 17 shops the path extends down the pristine Poutoa Valley across Ruapehu Drive and on to Cliff Road. CLIFF RD Don’t be put off by the steep access points – the walkway soon levels out!
ATAWHAI RD VAUCLUSE HGTS
CLIFTON TCE
SUMMERHILL DR
RUAPEHU DR
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AOKAUTERE DR 500 i Metres Rating 1 2 3 4 5 PACIFIC DR Distance 2.8 kilometres Contour Steep access points, remainder
flat to rolling TURITEA RD ALBANY DR Surface Gravel, steps (Jasmine Place) Access Points Jasmine Place, Summerhill Drive, Greenwood Place, Aokautere Drive, Ruapehu Drive, Cliff Road Conveniences Picnic benches and seats OLD WEST RD Special Attractions Valley views, native bush
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Poutoa Walkway 23 River Link pathway
This route links the two shared pathways along the Mangaone Stream and the Manawatu River completing the City circuit. It trails through both residential and industrial zones, and at times various parks and drainage reserves. As with other City walkways this has many access points, and various loop routes are possible.
Milson Line - Paradise Place - Railway Road - Tweed Street via Edwards Pit Park - Featherston Street - Norton Park - Hulme Street Reserve - Clyde Cresent Reserve - Keith Street - Limbrick Street - Ruamahanga Cresent.
Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance John F Kennedy Drive - Ruamahanga Wildness Reserve: 7.9 kilometres Contour Mainly flat with some moderate slopes Surface Grass, limestone, asphalt Access Points Many along route as links in with roading network Conveniences Nil
24 River Link Walkway | City Walkways of Palmerston North River Link pathway ROBERTS LINE
JAMES LINE AIRPORT DR
ARANUI RD RANGITIKEI LINE MIDHURST ST KELVIN GROVE RD N RAILWAY RD 18 PARADISE PL KAIMANAWA ST
LANGLEY AVE SHELLEY ST APOLLO PDE RHODES DR
MILTON ST HILLCREST DR ROBERTS LINE GILLESPIES LINE MALDEN ST TYNE ST RATA ST VOGEL ST HOLDSWORTH AVE KEITH ST
FAIRS RD
RUAHINE ST HERETAUNGA ST FLYGERS LINE TE MATAI RD RANGITIKEI ST
BUNNYTHORPE-KAIRANGA RD MIHAERE DR TO ASHHURST TREMAINENORTH ST AVE RONGOPAIRUSSELL ST ST BENNETT ST WESTON AVE FLORENCE AVE RANGIORA AVE
ALBERT ST ROY ST BENMORE AVE NAPIERBRIGHTWATER RD TCE FEATHERSTON ST KAURI ST
WOOD ST HERBERT AVE RANGITIKEI ST WARD ST GUY AVE
NGATA ST SEDDON ST LIMBRICK ST ARGYLE AVE GREY ST LOMBARD ST PRINCESS ST MAIN ST LONGBURN RONGOTEA RD MANSON ST HIGHBURY AVE BOURKE ST WALDEGRAVE ST BROADWAY AVE MAIN ST EAST ST QUEEN ST CHURCH ST KING ST BOTANICAL RD
STACES RD SQUARETHE COVENTRY ST LYNDHURST ST CUBA ST DAHLIA STCOLOMBO ST HAVELOCK AVE SHAMROCK ST
OXFORD ST
VICTORIA AVE PITT ST FERGUSON ST MAIN ST CHURCH ST
LINTON ST PINFOLD RD
UNION ST CLARKE AVE MONRAD ST AMBERLEY AVE FITZHERBERT AVE PAHIATUA ST RONBERG ST THOMSON ST BATT ST IHAKA ST ALBERT ST
CARDIFF ST COLLEGECOOK ST ST RIDDIFORD RD PARK RD TE AWE AWE ST JICKELL ST KEELING ST SAVAGE CRES MANAWATU ST RUHA ST
PALM DR ALEXANDER ST RESERVE RD RUGBY ST HARDIE ST HENARE ST NO 1 LINE SHEFFIELDWIKIRIWHI ST CRES AOKAUTERE DR TO WELLINGTON PITAMA RD PIONEER HWY TE WANAKA RD DITTMER DR
MAXWELLS LINE CLIFF RD POLSON HILL DR LONG MELFORD RD DAIRY FARM RD ATAWHAI RD
SLACKS RD CLIFTON TCE BUICK CRES
SHIRRIFFS RD RUAPEHU DR SUMMERHILL DR TOTARA RD
POULTRY FARM RD WALKERS RD
MAIN DR
NO 56 STATE HWY
PACIFIC DR AOKAUTERE DR
ALBANY DR TURITEA RD
KARERE RD
VALLEY VWS OLD WEST RD City Walkways of Palmerston North | River Link Walkway 25
0 387.5 775 1,550 2,325 3,100 Metres ROBERTS LINE Schnell Wetland Walkway
Linking Schnell Drive with James Line this section of walkway completed in the summer of 2012 is made 19 up of boardwalks and gravel or grassed pathways. JAMES LINE AIRPORT DR ARANUI RD The path rises up from the wetland through the KELVIN GROVE RD RANGITIKEI LINE gully up onto James Line just northMIDHURST ST of the cemetery. N Interest points include an old bridge that had been intended for a RAILWAYrailway RD link between Milson and WhakarongoPARADISE PL that was started in the 1920’s and was finally abandoned in the early 80’s. KAIMANAWA ST
APOLLO PDE LANGLEY AVE SHELLEY ST RHODES DR
MILTON ST HILLCREST DR ROBERTS LINE
GILLESPIES LINE MALDEN ST TYNE ST RATA ST HOLDSWORTH AVE TREMAINE AVE VOGEL ST KEITH ST
FAIRS RD
RUAHINE ST FLYGERS LINE HERETAUNGA ST
BUNNYTHORPE-KAIRANGA RD TE MATAI RD RANGITIKEI ST MIHAERE DR
FEATHERSTON ST TO ASHHURST RONGOPAI ST
BENNETT ST NORTH ST RUSSELL ST Rating 1 2 3 4 5 FLORENCE AVE RANGIORA AVE WESTON AVE Distance 0.7 kilometres Contour Moderate contour BENMORE AVE ALBERT ST NAPIER RD ROY ST Surface Gravel, timber boardway
KAURI ST BRIGHTWATER TCE Access Points James Line, Schnell Drive, Galea Grove HERBERT AVE WOOD ST Conveniences Picnic tables WARD ST GUY AVE RANGITIKEI ST Special Attractions Wetland, old rail bridge
NGATA ST LIMBRICK ST SEDDON ST ARGYLE AVE GREY ST
MAIN ST LOMBARD ST PRINCESS ST MANSON ST Schnell Wetland Walkway | City Walkways of Palmerston North BROADWAY AVE 26 BOURKE ST LONGBURN RONGOTEA RD HIGHBURY AVE WALDEGRAVE ST MAIN ST EAST ST QUEEN ST CHURCH ST KING ST
STACES RD BOTANICAL RD SQUARETHE DAHLIA ST COVENTRY ST CUBA ST HAVELOCK AVE LYNDHURST ST COLOMBO ST
SHAMROCK ST
OXFORD ST FERGUSON ST CHURCHPITT ST ST MAIN ST VICTORIA AVE PINFOLD RD LINTON ST CLARKE AVE UNION ST
MONRAD ST RONBERG ST PAHIATUA ST AMBERLEY AVE FITZHERBERT AVE
THOMSON ST BATT ST IHAKA ST
ALBERT ST
CARDIFF ST COLLEGE ST COOK ST TE AWE AWE ST RIDDIFORD RD PARK RD
KEELING ST JICKELL ST MANAWATU ST SAVAGE CRES
RUHA ST PALM DR RUGBY ST ALEXANDER ST HARDIE ST RESERVE RD HENARE ST SHEFFIELDWIKIRIWHI ST CRES AOKAUTERE DR NO 1 LINE TO WELLINGTON PIONEER HWY PITAMA RD DITTMER DR
TE WANAKA RD
CLIFF RD MAXWELLS LINE POLSON HILL DR LONG MELFORD RD DAIRY FARM RD
ATAWHAI RD
SLACKS RD CLIFTON TCE BUICK CRES
SHIRRIFFS RD RUAPEHU DR TOTARA RD SUMMERHILL DR
POULTRY FARM RD
WALKERS RD MAIN DR
NO 56 STATE HWY
AOKAUTERE DR PACIFIC DR
ALBANY DR TURITEA RD
KARERE RD
OLD WEST RD VALLEY VWS
0 387.5 775 1,550 2,325 3,100 Metres VAUCLUSE HGTS
HEATHCOTE PL
SUMMERHILL DR RUAPEHU DR
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AOKAUTERE DR
PACIFIC DR turitea green corridorTURITEA RD walkway
EST RD D W VALLEY VIEWS RD Green Corridor’s aim is to build corridors of native OL plantings which provides habitat of wildlife along 0 250 16 streams from Tauraua RangersMetres to the Manawatu River, with an initial focus on Turitea then Kahuterawa Stream valley and tributaries. For further information: Green Corridors Palmerston North Facebook. TURITEA RD
HARTS RD
ORAM DR
NGAHERE PARK RD
KERERU DR
Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 1.4 kilometres Surface Grass
Warning: there are two unbridged stream crossings. You will get your feet wet. Take extreme care when crossing and do not attempt to cross the stream in high flows or take the alternative high route to stay dry.
City Walkways of Palmerston North | turitea green corridor walkway 27 VAUCLUSE HGTS
HEATHCOTE PL
Turitea Walkway SUMMERHILL DR RUAPEHU DR
N Leave the Old West Road car park behind as you climb towards Pacific Drive where you’ll be rewarded 16 with amazing views over the Manawatū countryside. This path connects up with Adderstone Walkway, which leads through to Aokautere Drive. AOKAUTERE DR
PACIFIC DR TURITEA RD
ST RD D WE VALLEY VIEWS RD OL
0 250 Metres
Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance Old West Road - Pacific Drive: 1.24 kilometres Pacific Drive - Aokautere Drive: 0.69 kilometres (Adderstone Walkway) Contour Undulating with moderate to steep climbs Surface Gravel Access Points Old West Road, Turitea Road, Pacific Drive, Aokautere Drive Conveniences Car park, picnic bench Special Attractions Rural views
28 Turitea Walkway | City Walkways of Palmerston North CENTENNIAL DR KANUKA DRIVE Titoki Walkway
Make your way through this scenic valley of newly planted native vegetation for views of the 20 Tararua Ranges and the city. Opened in 2005 by CLIFF RD the mayors of Palmerston North and its sister city, AND STR HE Kunshan (China). The top of this walkway can be T SUMMERHILL DR accessed from Sycamore Crescent, Cashmere Drive RU AP E H U ATAWHAI RD and Silkwood Place. It follows the gully down to D R VAUCLUSE HGTS IV Cashmere Drive, then crosses the road and continues E on down to Cliff Road and Anzac park. CLIFTON TCE
HEATHCOTE PL
RUAPEHU DR
SUMMERHILL DR
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Metres Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 1.8 kilometres Contour Moderate contoured with a steep climb up to Sycamore Crescent, Silkwood Place and Cashmere Drive Surface Limestone and some board-walk Access Points Sycamore Crescent, Cashmere Drive, Silkwood Place Conveniences Nil Special Attractions Valley views, two bridges bought in by helicopter, rest seats, small dams
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Titoki Walkway 29 Victoria Esplanade PATHways
Choose Walkway A to explore the heart of a native bush remnant unique to the Manawatū plains. You’ll gain the added pleasure of native bird songs and the gentle flow of the nearby Manawatū River. WALKWAY A (RED) Choose Walkway B for an easier, open pathway leading through the Esplanade’s delightful developed Rating 1 2 3 4 5 gardens and native bush. Open lawn and established Distance 1.35 kilometres shade trees form an ideal spot to lay the picnic Contour Flat with minor undulation blanket and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere. Surface Fine gravel For information on the Esplanade Forest and Bird Starting Point Victoria Esplanade Drive Walk, contact the Victoria Esplanade Education Conveniences Car park. Toilets, picnic areas, BBQ’s, paddling pool and Centre. playgrounds nearby Special Attractions Native bush, established gardens Nearby: Miniature railway, duck ponds, river access, conservatory, aviaries, café
WALKWAY B (YELLOW)
Rating 1 2 3 4 5 Distance 0.9 kilometres Contour Flat Surface Fine gravel Starting Point Victoria Esplanade Drive Conveniences Car park. Toilets, picnic areas, BBQ’s, paddling pool and playgrounds nearby Special Attractions Native bush, established gardens Nearby: Miniature railway, duck ponds, river access, conservatory, aviaries, café
30 Victoria Esplanade Walkways | City Walkways of Palmerston North BATT ST Victoria Esplanade PATHways
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TE AWE AWE ST JICKELL ST PARK RD
COLLINGWOOD ST
R FITZHERBERT AVE HUGHES AVE D LM PA
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City Walkways of Palmerston North | Victoria Esplanade Walkways 31 Te Araroa – The Long Pathway
Te Araroa is a walking route from Cape Reinga to Bluff. The Pathway passes through Palmerston North on a mix of off-road paths including rural and city roads. It enters from the north along Waughs Road Bunnythorpe and leaves the City via Scotts Road and Gordon Kear Forest to the south. Find out more at teararoa.org.nz/manawatu
32 Te Araroa – The Long Pathway | City Walkways of Palmerston North Other Regional Walkways
Department of Conservation Palmerston North City Council Beehive Creek - Pohangina Valley West Road Sledge Track - Kahuterawa Valley Manawatū Gorge Walks - State Highway 3 Back Track - Kahuterawa Valley Kahikatea Walk - Pohangina Valley East Road North Range Road - top of Pahiatua Track Coppermine Creek Walks - Pinfold Road, Woodville Manawatu District Council The Manawatu Walkways Promotion Society, the Mt Lees Reserve - Ngaio Road, Sanson Manawatu District Council and the Department of Tangimoana - near Tangimoana Village Conservation have produced booklets on the other walkways within the Manawatū region. Most are Totara Reserve - Pohangina Valley East Road available from the Palmerston North I-Site, other Branch Road Walkway - Kuku Road, Pohangina Village regional information centres, or the Department of Conservation North Street,Palmerston North. Or visit www.pncc.govt.nz or www.manawatu.co.nz
City Walkways of Palmerston North | Other Regional Walkways 33 Palmerston North City Council
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