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.

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.

Rangitīkei River trestle bridge © Adobe Stock