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MANAWATU CYCLEWAY ON THE COUNTRY ROAD – 100%8% SEALED FREE CYCLE MAP AND GUIDE Distance: 115km one-way About: The Manawatu Cycleway weaves its way from places and tucked away treasures ranging from convivial country cafes and pubs; heritage sites, Manawatu Riverside Pathway, a gentle, undulating path that follows the Manawatu River into PLEASE NOTE: to City, providing cyclists galleries and gardens, to scenic reserves, day walks, swimming holes, glow-worm caves, picnic Palmerston North City. From here, cyclists can opt to stay and enjoy the City for a night or two, or Elevation: 37m – 694m 4% with a two-day trip set against Manawatu's unique rural areas, and camping spots.6% Expect to be greeted with incredible views of soaring white papa continue on to via the Tararua Traverse. • When riding on roads, please be landscape. This route follows the Manawatu Scenic cliffs and magnificent cobbled river terraces, challenging hills, undulating pathways and scenic aware of traffic, and make yourself Time: 2-3 days Route, so you’ll be able to follow the large brown and straights filled with colour. There is a great range of accommodation options along the way, but Getting there: There are buses to Mangaweka from Palmerston North via the Intercity and clearly visible at all times. Grade: Advanced white road signs along the way. You'll discover hidden it does pay to book ahead. The last 8km stretch into Palmerston North City takes you along the Nakedbus services. Contact the Palmerston North City i-SITE to book. • When parking at the start of rides, please be sure to lock your car and keep all valuables out of sight. • You’ll now start your undulating descent into the • Back on Valley East Road, in another • If you want accommodation, it pays Mangaweka Cycling The Country Road is your guide to book ahead. Pohangina Valley, an area rich in native bush it 12km you’ll find Raumai Reserve, a great place to to experiencing this unique part of the offers a good range of bush walks for all abilities cool off in the river, camp or use the restrooms. • Travelling north to south, start in Mangaweka and lower by one of the best as well as stunning scenery and viewpoints. From Raumai Reserve it’s 1km to Pohangina fuel up on coffee and food at Papa Cliffs Café. Road, where you need to turn left. ways possible - on two wheels! 4%

ROUTE GRADES: 4% • Continue for 26km and you will find the small, • Head North on SH1 for 700 metres, before turning basic Piripiri Campsite run by DOC. GRADE 2 - EASY: right into Ruahine Road towards Mangaweka Whether you're a visitor or local, Campgrounds. • Further down the road is Springvale Gardens a novice or someone who likes a and Accommodation, then the Pilgrims Rest Tea Raumai Reserve Suitable for beginners, occasional • Follow Ruahine Road down to the Mangaweka challenge, Rangitikei and Manawatu Rooms (open on weekends). cyclists and families who have limited Bridge. • From here you will find the township of have a great range of rides to suit all

or basic cycling experience. A multi- 46km • Ride over the bridge, past Awastone and continue in 8km, home to Fusion Café and Ashhurst Inn. ages, abilities and tyres! This guide geared bike with medium to wide tyres along Ruahine Road for about 18km. You’ll pass by highlights some of the top rides on offer is recommended, such as a comfort bike, some great picnic spots as well as the turn off to ranging from multi day treks, adrenaline touring bike or mountain bike.

the Ruahine Dress Circle Reserve, well worth the 6% pumping rides along the tops of GRADE 3 - INTERMEDIATE: visit if you don’t mind some gravel road. mountain ranges, fast paced downhill hurdles and relaxing riverside cruises. Suitable for regular, experienced cyclists Ruahine Road with a good level of fitness and over 12 Also available; years of age. An adult should • You will come to the junction of Ruahine Road, accompany children on these rides. Te Parapara Road and Road. (For a Discover The Country Road. A mountain bike is recommended detour, turn right onto Rangiwahia Road and for off-road trails. On-road trails that you’ll find the hall, toilets, the Rangiwahia Bush

include sections of gravel will require Reserve and a camping/picnic area). 92km knobbly tyres. Road racing tyres are not • Turn left into Te Parapara Road and continue recommended for any off-road sections. Ashhurst for about 5km until you reach the junction of Te Bike Hire Parapara Road, Main South Road and Renfrew Palmerston North City i-SITE is your first stop for biking information. • Continue through Ashhurst, down Cambridge GRADE 4 - ADVANCED: Road. There is onsite bike hire of electric bikes, as well as all the information Avenue, then exit left onto Napier Road, SH3.

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Suitable for fit and experienced cyclists 6% This takes you down to the road bridge. Keep with good on-road and/or off-road skills, a to the left and go under the bridge and you’ll luggage storage, hot showers, public restrooms. The i-SITE can book high level of fitness and over come out onto the Manawatu River Pathway. your accommodation on your journey, or let you know some of the 12 years of age. An adult should Follow this to Raukawa Road, which you’ll must do’s along your chosen bike ride. Located in The Square, right in accompany children on these rides. head up before joining Napier Road again the heart of Palmerston North City. Main South Road by turning left. Follow this down to Te Matai 23km A quality mountain bike is recommended Road, and turn left down here. Continue Talk to the local experts at the many i-SITEs and Information Centres for off-road trails. On-road trails that • Here, turn right onto Main South Road and 5% on this road until you see Riverside Drive. along the way: include sections of gravel will require continue past Mangahuia Wetlands. You’ll 4% head down through the scenic Mangoira • Turn onto Riverside Drive, and at the end knobbly tyres. Road racing tyres are not of this road you will find the entrance to recommended for any off-road sections. Gorge, and through many dips and valleys before emerging up onto Oroua Valley Road. the Manawatu Riverside Shared Pathway. This track will take you along the Manawatu Palmerston North City i-SITE 0800 MANAWATU (+64 6 350 1922) GRADE 5 - EXPERT: • Continue down Oroua Valley Road, past Table Riverside Pathway for just over 6km on flat & District Information Centre +64 6 323 3318 Flat Road until you get to Pohangina Valley to undulating sealed and compacted path. Suitable for for highly experienced cyclists 24km East Road. Here, turn left (or take a quick with an excellent on-road and/or off-road detour to Apiti Tavern and Eatery for a pub • At the Avenue Bridge, go under Bulls Information Centre +64 6 322 0055 the bridge and take the path on your right skills and a high level of fitness. These 6% lunch and rest). Information Centre +64 6 388 0350 trails are for those who relish technical until you get to the retaining wall. Follow the path north alongside the road and challenges and are comfortable riding 69km Totara Reserve Marton Information Centre + 64 6 327 0080 in traffic. Grade 5 trails can be both you’ll come out onto Fitzherbert Avenue. physically and mentally demanding and • Head down past the historical Komako Church • Continue north and 2km later you are not suitable for children under 12 and you will find Totara Reserve down Churchill will find yourself in The Square years of age. 8% Drive. This reserve is a playground of native of Palmerston North City. bush; glowworm caves, swimming holes and A quality mountain bike is essential campsites with great facilities.

for off-road trails. Full suspension is 4% 6% recommended. On-road trails that include sections of gravel will require knobbly tyres (road racing tyres are not recommended for any off-road sections). Pohangina Valley East Road www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz/Bike www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz/Bike Palmerston North City 2017/18 2017/18

APITI LOOP RIDE – 100% SEALED ROADS FEILDING TO POHANGINA VALLEY LOOP WINDFARM RIDE – MIX SEALED & GRAVEL 4% 4%

Distance: 120km loop This ride takes you through some of the region’s most stunning hidden treasures of the48km region. There are a few hilly sections, so it’s recommended for moderate Distance: 78km loop This ride is a great way to get a mixture of hills, open flats and Distance: 41km one-way This is a fantastic ride and a must do for keen mountain bikers visiting the region. Be sure to have your camera with you, as the countryside. A great way to do this is as a multi-day trip. Plan fitness levels. Country pubs are a specialty on this route, as well as some delightful cafés. Be gravel rides while showcasing the unique scenery of the Pohangina Elevation: 37m - 516 Elevation: 37m - 568m ahead, book some accommodation and check out some of the sure to take your camera, as you will come across some lookout points with breathtaking views. Elevation: 73m - 241m Valley. This ride offers plenty of great stopping points along the views are nothing short of spectacular. Ride below the towering MOUNTAIN BIKING wind turbine’s scattered across the Tararua Ranges. This ride is Grade: Intermediate Grade: Intermediate way, with awesome views from many of the higher points along Time: 2.5 hours the way. If you have time, pop in to Pohangina Valley Estate for suitable mainly for the more active, experienced riders, as it has 5% 46km Grade 3 some wine tasting. The Pohangina Road is mostly gravel, but worth some good climbs scattered throughout, is a mixture of gravel road the effort for the scenery. CONTAINS 40% UNSEALED ROADS. and 4wheel drive track, so can be challenging. 6% Feilding Feilding TE ARA O MAHURANGI ARAPUKE FOREST PARK & K-LOOP Palmerston North City • Starting at Manchester Square in Feilding, • From Manchester Square in Feilding, head north • From Palmerston North City, head down head north on Kimbolton Road (State Highway on Kimbolton Road for 4.5km then turn right onto Distance: 3.6km loop Grade: Easy to Expert (all levels) Fitzherbert Avenue, over the bridge and up onto 54) for 13km until you reach Cheltenham, Colyton Road. Elevation: 92m – 213m Summerhill Drive. home to the award winning Cheltenham • Access is across Blacks Bridge at the end of Kahuterawa Road, from where you can Hotel, and the General Store which does the Time: 20 minutes climb up Back Track and into Arapuke Park. 5% best ice-creams around. Colyton • To avoid climbing the hill, you can access Arapuke Park from Scott's Rd, where there

92km Grade: Intermediate to Advanced is a car park and information board. This is a good idea for beginner riders who may • In 4km turn left onto Taonui Road, then take the • Follow this road around and it will become not want to ride up Back Track. Care should be taken on both roads. Kahuterawa 5% second right onto Valley Road, and follow this along • This trail is the result of collaboration between the Te Apiti – Manawatu Gorge Drive. Road is narrow and gravel past the reserve. for 11km, where it will exit onto Pohangina Road. Biodiversity Project and the Manawatu Mountain Bike Club, who will continue to • During the summer, use the local shuttle to get out to the trail. 8km maintain this trail.

15km • Arapuke Park is made up of a network of mountain bike trails that start from the car • It is the first mountain bike trail in Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge, and is to be ridden park at the very end of Kahuterawa Rd, and at the car park on Scotts Road. 72km DOWNHILL ONLY. 6% • For beginners, Jack Frost is popular and is a Grade 2. • Take a right turn onto the Pahiatua Track, and • Riders have the option of parking at Bridge Café and riding 1.6km up Hall Block Cheltenham Pohangina Valley East Road • There are six Grade 3 trails to choose from, and six Grade 4 trails to test out your continue along for just over 8km before turning left Road, before starting their descent on this 2km trail. skills on. onto North Range Road. This road is compacted • Continue north through Cheltenham on a • Turn left onto Pohangina Road and head up through • Alternatively, at the top of Hall Block Road near the start of the trail, there are • There is a Grade 5 trail, which takes you speeding downhill on a technical track, all gravel, and is where the fun starts! steady climb as you head towards the village Pohangina Village. turning bays where vehicles can drop off bikers wanting to ride the trail. of Kimbolton. the way to the bottom at Kahuterawa Road. • Is not suitable for beginner riders due to some reasonably steep down hill sections. 5% • From the village, continue for about 10km (on • Arapuke Park features some of the best single track in the Lower North Island, and is • Currently this trail is best avoided after heavy rains as it can get very slippery. gravel road and some good climbs). a must-visit if you’re a keen mountain biker. The Manawatu Mountain Bike Club are 5% • Finish up with a nice coffee or cold drink at Bridge Café, or head off and walk some 5% • Turn right onto Churchill Drive (you are back on continuously improving and building new tracks at Arapuke Park, so watch this space! of the nearby bush walks. sealed roads now), crossing the bridge and heading • This road continues for about 18km, before becoming Hall Block Road, which is where you’ll up past Totara Reserve. 16km start your descent down onto Gorge Road, and the 31km 24km Bridge Café for a well-deserved drink and meal. Kimbolton TAKAPARI ROAD MANAWATU RIVERSIDE SHARED PATHWAY • Continue through Kimbolton where you Distance: 32km return 70% SEALED, 30% COMPACT LIMESTONE • On Hall Block Road, you’ll see the entrance to will pass Kimbolton Hotel, as well as some Te Ara o Mahurangi; a Grade 4, 2km downhill outstanding local gardens. About 1.7km Elevation: 336m – 1169m Distance: 10km mountain bike trail through native bush – a great past Kimbolton Hotel, you’ll come to the 69km option for a faster descent to the finish line if you Time: 3 hours Elevation: 26m - 38m lookout which gives you views right across the Totara Reserve have a suitable bike. Pohangina Valley and beyond. • At the end of Churchill Drive, turn right onto Grade: Expert Grade: Easy Pohangina Valley East Road, which is fully sealed. 24km • Takapari Road takes you up into the alpine scrubland of the Ruahine Forest Park. 96km Ashhurst

47km • Take a leisurely ride along the Manawatu River and experience the ever-changing Head south down this road, all the way past Raumai Caution needs to be taken due to weather conditions • This ride is steep, climbing 700m in only 14km, so it’s not for the faint hearted. views that it offers. This ride is a perfect family or beginners ride, as it is mostly • Turn left onto Pohangina Road and follow for Reserve to the end where you will meet Pohangina changing quickly, so please keep an eye on the • Always ensure you’re well equipped for any sudden change in weather, which is flat. 4% just over 8km until you reach Ashhurst. Road again.Turn left onto Pohangina Road, and and weather report before doing this ride, as it can get common at high altitude. Layered clothing is recommended, as the temperature • Along the way you’ll see the Victoria Esplanade, which has rose gardens, bird head south for 5km, until you get to Spur Road. extremely windy. Layered clothing is recommended 5% • As you enter the town boundary of Ashhurst, can get very low. aviaries, bush walks, barbeque facilities, playgrounds, miniature train rides, duck to ensure you are prepared for all types of weather. It turn right onto North Road and follow to the • Turn right onto Spur Road, and follow it all the way • Starting at the base, you’ll find Takapari Road off Pohangina Valley East Road, ponds and much more. is not recommended that you do this ride if the wind end. through to Taonui Road. about 33km north of Ashhurst. Park up and get your legs ready for your climb. • Public toilets are also available here. is up. You will need to arrange for transport to drop 4% NOTE: SPUR ROAD IS OPTIONAL; YOU CAN • You’ll start off biking through farmland until you get to a locked gate. Climb the • The shared path runs alongside the river from Te Matai Road through to Maxwells you off at the start of this ride. It is not a return ride RETURN BACK VIA VALLEY ROAD, WHICH gate, and continue up Takapari Road. Line. There are various access points throughout the path, with the most easily so your transport will not need to wait for you. You IS THE FIRST RIGHT ONCE YOU TURN ONTO • Enter the forest and continue to climb up along a ridge. The trees will thin out as accessible being, Riverside Drive, Ruahine Street (at Fitzroy Bend), Albert St, Apiti start on Gorge Road, just over the Ballance Bridge, • Turn right onto Colyton Road and continue POHANGINA ROAD. you get higher up, before reaching the summit. Centennial Drive (beside the Fitzherbert Bridge), The Victoria Esplanade, Dittmer • Follow the road around to your right (south) and you’ll come to Travers Hut. Make 33km and end in Palmerston North. To arrange transport 48km • Just past this lookout, turn right into Apiti along for approximately 15km until you come • Turn left onto Taonui Road, then left again onto Drive and Maxwells Line.

62km you need to pre book via Palmerston North City i-SITE the most of the views before heading back the same way to return, with 14km of • The ride can be started anywhere along the path and you can go for as long or as Road and continue. Apiti Road becomes to Kimbolton Road (State Highway 54). Colyton Road. At the end of Colyton Road, turn left on 0800 626 292. Alternatively, park your car at the onto Kimbolton Road and head back into Feilding to downhill fun. short a distance as you choose. Oroua Valley Road, and takes you through the 4% • Turn left onto Kimbolton Road, which will lead top of the Pahiatua Track and ride up North Range Rd • Ensure you are careful on your descent, watching out for four-wheel drive vehicles • At the Maxwells Line end of the path, on Tip Road, you will find a Mountain Bike township of Apiti. you back to Feilding, and Manchester Square. complete your loop. through the wind farm and back again. There is an that also frequent this track. skills park with a selection of graded jumps and trail obstacles suitable for medium option to ride a there and back along the top from 5% Pohangina Valley East Road to advanced riders. There is a labyrinth of short single trails winding their way in the Pahiatua track end to avoid the longer climbs and out of trees and grassy areas built by some local riders to test your basic skills making it more suitable for intermediate riders. • From the Apiti Tavern and Eatery, continue and have some fun. 5% NOTE: Please leave all gates as you found them. north for 2km then turn right onto Pohangina • Near the Te Matai Road end, there are a variety of small jumps and dips suitable Valley East Road. You’ll follow this road down for medium to experienced riders to play on. through the Pohangina Valley for just over Feilding 45km, before coming to Pohangina Road. Feilding Bridge Cafe

OMATANE PEMBERTON MT CURL DIRECTORY LISTINGS 5% Distance: 31 km one-way This is a hilly ride but well worth the effort, with incredible Distance: 52 km The start of this ride is also part of the Manawatu Cycleway on Distance: 34 km This trail has a steep climb worthy of the Tour de France, but the Distance: 55 km The hills are left behind on this route, which takes you along the Here are contact details and addresses for the places of interest on views of the Rangitikei canyons and the Kawhatau Valley. The Country Road. On a fine day there are views of the Ruahine reward is the unparalleled views of Mt Ruapehu, Mt Taranaki, vast Rangitikei plains and out to the sea. A detour into Bulls can be the map. Most accommodation providers require bookings prior to Elevation: 31m – 582m Elevation: 34m – 429m You’ll get a mix of gravel and sealed roads, as well as some Elevation: 52m – 971m Ranges all the way, and there are plenty of good spots to stop off at Kapiti and the Ruahines. Starting in , there is plenty of Elevation: 47m – 152m taken, which is worth the visit for coffee lovers. boasts arrival, so please plan ahead. Time: 2-4 hours exhilarating downhill sections. CONTAINS SOME UNSEALED Time: 4-6 hours along the way to soak in the vistas. The Ruahine Dress Circle Scenic Time: 2-3 hours accommodation, cafes and shops for supplies. At the end of the Time: 3 hours an award winning holiday park, and a popular fish n’ chip shop. Plan ROADS. Reserve92km is a must-do, and is located on Lagoon Road (gravel road), route, Marton provides accommodation, refreshments, supplies ahead for this ride so you can check the tide-times, allowing you to You can also find information at www.thecountryroad.co.nz Grade: Advanced Grade: Advanced which is off Kelpie Road. It’s a great place for a swim! CONTAINS Grade: Advanced and two bike shops. CONTAINS SOME UNSEALED ROADS. Grade: Intermediate ride on the beach. CONTAINS SOME UNSEALED ROADS.

72km SOME UNSEALED ROADS.

Mangaweka Power Station Table Flat Farmstay Ashhurst Inn Country Lane Gardens & Bed and Breakfast Gorge Road Mangaweka Campgrounds Hunterville Marton Kawhatau Road, Mangaweka 451 Table Flat Road, Apiti 81 York Street, Ashhurst 52 Orrs Road, Aokautere. P: +64 27 296 5917 P: +64 6 326 9311 P: +64 6 350 5088 • Turn off SH1 at Gorge Road. Immediately after • Starting from the Mangaweka Campgrounds, • Starting from Hunterville, head northwest • Starting in Marton, head south on Road Awastone & Mangaweka Adventure W: www.ashhurstinn.co.nz the turn off, a small bridge crosses the Hautapu cross the Mangaweka Bridge over the on Ongo Road, before taking a left turn onto before turning left onto Makirikiri Road, which Company Apiti Tavern and Eatery Victoria Esplanade Rangitikei River and continue south on 143 Ruahine Road, Mangaweka Oroua Valley Road, Apiti Ashhurst Domain Manawaroa St, Palmerston North City Stream. As with other bridges in the area it is well Aldworth Road, passing through farmland brings you onto SH1. P: +64 6 382 5744 P: +64 6 328 4848 SH3, Ashhurst. W: www.pncc.govt.nz worth a look down. Ruahine Road for 17km, before turning right to SH1. W: www.mangaweka.co.nz W: www.irongates.co.nz W: www.ashhurst.org onto Rangiwahia Road. Cafe Esplanade Mangaweka Campground Apiti Domain Timeless Horsetreks Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North City • Here, turn right, then take the next left onto Kakariki 118 Ruahine Road, Mangaweka Oroua Valley Road, Apiti Village 91 Gorge Road, Ballance P: +64 6 357 7880 P: +64 6 382 5744 P: +64 27 446 8536 Road. The trail follows Kakariki Road in an easterly W: www.mangaweka.co.nz Apiti Lavender Farm and Accommodation W: www.timelesshorsetreks.co.nz The Woolshed Café direction as it drops down the terraces to the 55 Millers Road, Apiti 2861 State Highway 1, Sanson

9km Rangitikei River, and then becomes Mingaroa Road Mangaweka Gallery and Homestay P: +64 27 333 3621 Bridge Cafe P: +64 6 329 3295 6km 10km 7km • To avoid the Highway it is possible to bike the on the left. The road then ascends, and becomes SH1, Mangaweka W: www.irongates.co.nz 91 Gorge Road, Ballance W: www.woolshedcafe.co.nz P: +64 27 52 666 12 P: +64 6 376 8004 • Head straight ahead up Gorge Road and then down gated section of the old road, opposite the Wilsons Road. • 1.5km down this road you’ll find the Makoura Lodge W: www.bridgecafe.co.nz Tangimoana Holiday Park to the bridge crossing the Rangitikei River. entrance to Bruce Park Scenic Reserve. Papa Cliffs Cafe 736 Makoura Road, Apiti Kuku Street, Tangimoana settlement of Rangiwahia. There are toilets SH 1, Mangaweka P: +64 6 328 4746 Woodville Ferry Reserve P: +64 6 328 8208

4% here, and a camp ground (but no shops). P: +64 6 382 5778 W: www.makouralodge.co.nz SH3, by Ballance Bridge • Take a right turn into Hurst Road (a gravel road). At W: www.teapiti.com Holiday Park Historic Shearers Quarters Pohangina Base 30 Koputara Road, Himatangi Beach the top of Hurst Road, the trail turns left and heads Kawhatau Valley Road, Mangaweka Pohangina Valley East Road, Pohangina Cheltenham Hotel P: +64 6 329 9575 south along Wightman Road until it reaches SH1. P +64 274 430 3997 P: +64 6 350 9700 1469 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham W: www.himatangibeachholidaypark.co.nz 96km A detour can be made to the shops and cafés in W: www.historicshearersquarters.nz W: www.doc.govt.nz P: +64 6 328 9888 • Turn right onto Mt Curl Road, which starts of Bulls, which is the last town on the cycle way before W: www.cheltenhamhotel.co.nz Rangitikei Farmstay • Turn right onto Omatane South Road where a Himatangi. Vinegar Hill Domain Piripiri Campsite 422 Makuhou Road, Marton 4% with a steady climb, before getting steeper all short, sharp ascent will test even the fittest. SH 54, Vinegar Hill Pohangina Valley East Road, Pohangina Cheltenham General Store & Takeaways W: www.rangitikeifarmstay.co.nz

the way to the summit. 19km 5% W: www.mdc.govt.nz P: +64 6 350 9700 1467 Kimbolton Road, Cheltenham 12km 20km • Continue through Rangiwahia, and at the 13km W: www.doc.govt.nz P: +64 6 3289623 Te Aunui Farmstay historic Pemberton corner, turn right onto Wildfern Café & Bar 1315 Turakina Valley Road, Mangamako Road. • Cross SH1 carefully, then continue along SH1, Ohingaiti Springvale Gardens & Accommodation Fowlers Reserve W: www.te-aunuifarmstay.co.nz Tangimoana Road. This will become McDonell Road, P: +64 6 322 9817 2180 Pohangina Valley East Road, Pohangina Kimbolton Road, Kimbolton Village P: +64 6 328 4802 Holly Farm Cottage before coming back onto Tangimoana Road again. Flat Hills - Cafe and Tourist Park Kimbolton Hotel 235B Galpins Rd, Marton 5733 State Highway 1, Ohingaiti Pilgrims Rest Tea Rooms 2899 Kimbolton Road, Kimbolton W: www.hollyfarm.co.nz P: +64 6 322 9734 2136 Pohangina Valley East Road, Pohangina P: +64 6 328 5803 • Follow the road around and turn right onto Potaka • (For those wishing to avoid the steep climb W: www.flathills.co.nz P: +64 6 329 4705 W: www.kimboltonhotel.co.nz Duddings Lake up to Mt Curl there is an alternative route via Road. This road is gravel and a steady climb. • Follow this all the way to Tangimoana Beach, where 1525 SH3, Marton Leedstown Road, found to the left, just after Mt. Farmstay & Weka Walks Totara Reserve Hansens Café and Store P: +64 6 327 8127 there is a camping ground with small cabins to rent. • From here the route is primarily a descent the start of Mt Curl Road). 906 Ruahine Road, Mangaweka Churchill Drive, Pohangina Valley East Road. 2900 Kimbolton Road, Kimbolton P: +64 6 382 5726 W: www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz P: +64 6 328 5050 Tarata Fishaway Lodge towards Sandon Block Road, which is to your W: www.mthuia.co.nz W: www.hansenscafeandstore.co.nz 925 Mokai Road, Taihape 28km 20km

18km right at the end of Mangamako Road. Sandon 31km Raumai Reserve W: www.tarata.co.nz Block Road is gravel, and winds its way up and • The trail turns left onto Tangimoana Beach Road and Mairenui Rural Retreat Pohangina Valley East Road, Pohangina Londons Ford down through farmland and bush with views 1019 Ruahine Road, Mangaweka W: www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz Londons Ford Road, Apiti River Valley Adventure Lodge then right at the sign to the boat launching ramp. P: +64 6 382 5564 Mangahoata Road, Taihape of the Rangitikei River in the distance. W: www.mairenui.co.nz County Fayre (open weekend afternoons) Bartletts Ford W: www.rivervalley.co.nz • Once the is crossed there is a short Finnis Road, Pohangina Village Terrace Road, Kimbolton climb, then turn right onto Kawhatau Valley Road. • A long undulating downhill (gravel at first) Ruahine Dress Circle Scenic Reserve www.pohangina.org 5% W: Sugar Plum Cafe follows before you turn right into Warrens • The first left turn leads onto a sandy track to the Lagoon Road, Rangiwahia Pohangina School Reserve 1813 SH1, Marton Road. W: www.irongates.co.nz Pohangina Valley Estate Winery Finnis Road, Pohangina Village W: www.thesugarplumcafe.com beach. The trail heads south for 8 kilometres along 1034 Valley Road, Pohangina the coast to the town of Himatangi. The sand can be Ruapuna Park & Museum P: +64 6 354 7948 Pohangina Country Villa Rangatira Golf Club soft, so the best time to ride is within 2 hours each 8 Te Parapara Road, Rangiwahia W: www.pohanginavalleyestate.co.nz Ridge Road, Pohangina 4818 SH1, Hunterville side of low tide – plan ahead. P: +64 6 328 2855 W: www.wai-orafarmlamb.co.nz W: www.rangatiragolf.co.nz • At the end of this road, you’ll reach SH 54, W: www.irongates.co.nz Cartwheel Creamery Cheltenham – Hunterville Road. Turn right, 1082 Pohangina Road, Pohangina Rossley Lodge Rathmoy Lodge 41km 27km 24km • At the bottom of a downhill, turn right onto 38km Rangiwahia Domain W: www.creamery.co.nz 380 Pohangina Road, Pohangina 136 Cooks Rd, Hunterville and you’ll come to the entrance of Vinegar Rangiwahia Road, Rangiwahia P: +64 6 326 9988 W: www.rathmoy.co.nz Ruahine Road, and straight over the Rangitikei Hill Domain, marking the end of the trail. The • Take the next left onto Galpins Road, and P: +64 6 328 2841 Pohangina Wetlands River. Just over the bridge, you’ll find Mangaweka domain is a beautiful place to take a swim, then follow this road round to the left onto W: www.irongates.co.nz 1238 Pohangina Road Hiamoe Farmstay Campgrounds, a stunning scenic spot perfect for and camp out for the night. Tutaenui Road. This road will lead you all W: www.pohangina.org 1358 Taonui Road, Feilding camping and swimming. Mangahuia Wetlands W: www.hiamoefarmstay.co.nz the way into Marton, the main town in the Tide tables can be found in the Dominion Post Main South Road, Rangiwahia Luttrells Pioneer Museum . and local newspapers, or online at P: +64 6 328 8240 1235 Pohangina Road Beaconsfield Valley Reserve www.metservice.com/marine/tides/foxton W: www.irongates.co.nz P: +64 6 329 4837 74 Beaconsfield Valley Road, Cheltenham Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre Fusion Cafe Wakefields Lodge Rangiwahia Road, Rangiwahia 123 Cambridge Ave, Ashhurst 8 The Bush Track, Aokautere. W: www.rangienviroartscentre.org P: +64 6 326 8190 P: +64 6 354 3367 Mangaweka Campgrounds Vinegar Hill Domain Marton Tangimoana u

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