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Travelling with Pets - WHANGANUI & MANAWATŪ
DOG PARKS
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BULLS DOMAIN, RANGITĪKEI A great spot for all the family – furry and not - to stretch their legs, with a playground for the kids and a mix of enclosed and open exercise areas for the dog. There is also a bush walk at the far end of the park with plenty of big trees for shade.
AHIMATE DOG PARK, AWAPUNI This great stretch of land is the perfect place to either train your dog on the agility equipment or let them burn off excess energy. The fully fenced area is ideal for those who aren’t keen to return when released off-leash, but still love to mingle. Water drinking areas and wash stations are ideal for both summer and winter conditions.
ŌTAMATEA RESERVE, WHANGANUI This lovely reserve has two separate dogs exercise areas: one a fully enclosed paddock and the other a big open space with trees and shrubs for the dogs to snuffle about under. Various doggy events, training and agility competitions are held here throughout the year here for some added fun.
PAPAKAI PARK, TAIHAPE This fully-fenced, quiet track is perfect for some off-leash action. The 30-minute loop runs alongside the river and includes a great swimming spot for dogs.
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• Robin Street, Taihape
• Taihape Memorial Park
• Turakina Domain, Marton
• St James Wilson Park, Marton
• Paneiri Park, Palmerston North
• Linklater Reserve, Palmerston North
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HUNTERVILLE HUNTERWAY FESTIVAL Held every October, this unique country event attracts between 4000 – 5000 visitors. The Shepherds’ Shemozzle is the main race of the day, where competitors do the full course with their Huntaway dog by their side.
ANIMAL STREET ART Street artist @swiftmantis has created some epically realistic murals based on real life characters around his home stomping ground. While you are on your roadie, see if you can spot these kitty creations: Squishee in Papaioea, Rustle on Bowden Street in Fielding, Hangar’s Home in Whanganui and Niko on Oxford Street, Levin.
Humphrey
© Rachel Blenddyn Will
BIG ADVENTURES
SLEDGE, ARAPUKE BACK TRACK, PALMERSTON NORTH Moderate 9km loop, on-leash
MANGAONE STREAM PATHWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH Easy 10km point-topoint, on-leash
MANAWATŪ RIVER TRACK, PALMERSTON NORTH Moderate 11km point-topoint, on-leash
HE ARA KOTAHI SHARED PATHWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH Easy 7km point-topoint, on-leash
Turitia Pā, He Ara Kotahi Pathway
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WALKIES
WHANGANUI RIVERBANK WALK Easy 5km return, on-leash
TŪTAENUI RESERVOIR LOOP, MARTON Easy 3.5km loop, some off-leash areas
ASHHURST DOMAIN WALK, UPPER LOOP Easy 3.5km loop, some off-leash areas
LINKLATER RESERVE WALK, PALMERSTON NORTH Easy 3km loop, some off-leash areas
BLEDISLOE PARK LOOP WALK, PALMERSTON NORTH Easy 1.5km loop, on-leash
POUTOA WALKWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH Moderate 3.5km loop, some off leash
TURITEA GREEN CORRIDOR WALKWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH Easy 5km return, some off-leash areas
EKETĀHUNA CLIFF WALK Easy 2km return, some off-leash areas
EDWARDS PIT PARK, SKOGLOUND PARK, PALMERSTON NORTH Easy 2km loop, some off leash
TOP & TAIL TIP
Pets are welcome at Mangaweka Campground, operating on a first-come-first served basis.
Pearl
© Gillian McAndrew
HAPPY CAMPERS
• ASHHURST DOMAIN MOTOR CAMP, PALMERSTON NORTH
• HĪMATANGI BEACH HOLIDAY PARK, PALMERSTON NORTH
• OHINEPANE CAMPSITE, MATAHIWI, WHANGANUI
• POHANGINA BASE CAMPSITE
• WHANGANUI RIVER TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK
• WHANGANUI SEASIDE HOLIDAY PARK
DOG-FRIENDLY SPOTS
• Kai Iwi Stream, Whanganui – north of the southern bank
• Mowhanau Beach, Whanganui – north of the southern bank of Kai Iwi Stream
• Castlecliff Beach, Whanganui– between the bluff at the southern end of Mowhanau and the northern bank of Karaka Stream
• South Beach, Whanganui – south of the southern bank of the Whanganui River (South Mole)
Oroua Valley Lookout, Kimbolton
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