Here in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, you’ll find lots of great outdoorsy things to keep the kids occupied. Go on a bushwalk and find glowworms, waterfalls, have a play by the river and listen to the birdsong, If you’re looking for something nice and easy, head to one of the playgrounds, the Esplanade in Palmerston North is not one to be missed. During the summer, you’ll find that there are some really nice places to cool off in the Manawatu area, so grab your togs and enjoy some time by the river. If it rains, head to the museum to learn more about the history of the region or check out one of the i-Site’s to see where you’re next adventure will take you. Or go explore one of the gardens. With this list of things to do in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, you’ll find lots to do during your time away.
Weather
Summers a nice and warm but not too hot. Winters mean frosty mornings and are cold and wet.
Go to metservice.com for a 10 day weather forecast.
Activities
The Manawatu-Whanganui region is where you’ll find some amazing bush walks. Get outdoors and into nature and explore native New Zealand.
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About | Kowhai Park Kowhai Park is a colourful playground with a big whale, octopus, dinosaur and so much more. It’s also got things from old nursery rhymes and children’s stories like the three little bears, Humpty Dumpty and the old nursery rhyme “Old Woman’s Shoe”. The kids will have so much fun as they clamber over, under, swing, slide…
Here in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, you’ll find lots of great outdoorsy things to keep the kids occupied. Go on a bushwalk and find glowworms, waterfalls, have a play by the river and listen to the birdsong, If you’re looking for something nice and easy, head to one of the playgrounds, the Esplanade in Palmerston North is not one to be…