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Rangitīkei Must Do's
White-water Rafting
The clear waters and sheer white cliffs of the Rangitīkei River create the ideal setting for whitewater rafting. There are grade 5 rapids over a maze of boulders in a daunting canyon.
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Mount Curl Bike Ride
Snaking for 34km between Hunterville and Marton it includes an almighty steep climb but the vistas are astounding.
Dudding Lake
This is a great spot for swimming, boating, water sports and with an abundance of trout fishing, too. The campground is next door and a 2km walkway skims the perimeter. A 10-minute drive from Marton.
Yellow Church Art Gallery
Close to Mangaweka on SH 1, stop and stretch your legs while admiring prints, pottery,woodwork and everything in between. A former church, the gallery’s painted bright yellow, so you can’t miss it.
Marton was Made for Kids
Check out the new $1.3 million playground designed by award-winning landscape architects Boffa Miskell, newly built skate park and a bike pump at Marton School.
Hunterville Huntaway Festival
Held every October, experience a fun and family friendly event focused on farmers and their canine friends.
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Rangitīkei River trestle bridge © Adobe Stock