TRIP 2 LOWER NORTH ISLAND
TRIP 2
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a journey through
ead inland from Whanganui for the relaxed drive through iconic North Island farming country that sits between Whanganui city and the vibrant university town of Palmerston North.
Manawatū
Whanganui to Palmerston North via Bulls & Feilding on SH 3 1hr 10min, 84km
The small, characterful towns of Bulls and Feilding are charming, with excellent shopping, great cafés and many attractions and activities to explore. But before you leave the region, take a detour to the famous Whanganui National Park. With many outdoor pursuits to be enjoyed here, most are centred around the iconic river and surrounded by vast swathes of native bush – it’s an outdoor enthusiast’s dream.
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SIDE TRIP
You’ll pass through the Manawatū District, bordered on the west by the Rangitīkei River and the Ruahine and Tararua ranges to the east.
Whanganui to Whanganui National Park via SH 4 1hr 46min, 113km
Bridge to Nowhere, Whanganui National Park © Visit Ruapehu
