Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Manawatū-Whanganui February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Manawatū-Whanganui ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Manawatū-Whanganui Types of activities Where to stay [Manawatū-Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Manawat-Whanganui.dx6047980) ![Manawatu - Wanganui which includes landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/6db21891-e225-4f58-b294-f0d2b10b055f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manawatu - Wanganui which includes landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/6db21891-e225-4f58-b294-f0d2b10b055f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manawatu - Wanganui which includes a hotel, a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/34acc886-733c-4ee7-93af-b8242799166a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manawatu - Wanganui showing forests, hiking or walking and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/d385a39d-a247-4538-b71c-3dbf1d3e7987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manawatū-Whanganui showing forests and rapids](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/f19a1cfc-fd6c-438e-bd9c-60c871e0b7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Attraction) ![Tongariro National Park featuring a sunset, landscape views and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/a1534402-9b72-45fb-958d-198f5c904a0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro National Park Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongariro-National-Park-Tongariro-National-Park.d6135271.Attraction) ![Caption---- Emerald Lakes in Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293955/7d6df5ab-52cd-489f-ad42-c380e25a16da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Alpine Crossing 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Attraction) ![0_E007820](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015588017/b372cb65-c531-488f-9c12-f719a50875f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Tongariro 4.5/5(5 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Tongariro-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015588017.Attraction) ![Sunset in the way down from Turoa ski fields, Mt Ruapehu. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621567596121/9ff6e72e-cc12-4932-8baf-d0770b0f77f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Turoa Ski Area 3.5/5(2 reviews) Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turoa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621567596121.Attraction) ![Turangi showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/430054f2-6af3-464f-a7fa-d0813a5b65db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taranaki Falls 4.5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Attraction) ![Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bridge to Nowhere You can take time to visit Bridge to Nowhere during your travels to Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bridge-To-Nowhere-Whanganui-National-Park.d553248621526967351.Attraction) #### Whakapapa Ski Area 4/5(5 reviews) Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Whakapapa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakapapa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610725.Attraction) #### Palmerston North Hospital If Palmerston North Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palmerston North. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmerston-North-Hospital-Roslyn.d553248635975698183.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Manawatū-Whanganui ![Boardwalk access and sign on Waitarere beach in Manawatu near Levin in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000446130/bf42f7b4-0d6b-4a97-bfa0-f07a5948ee15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waitarere Beach When in Waitarere Beach, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Levin Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Levin-Waitarere-Beach.dx3000446130) ![Landscape View of Foxton Estuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108061/1ac61994-635b-4ebb-a965-6f128edf18e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Foxton Beach While there might not be top attractions in Foxton Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Himatagi Beach and Foxton Windmill. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Foxton-Foxton-Beach.dx6108061) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waitarere When in Waitarere, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Levin-Waitarere.dx693051501087514624) ![The Gypsy Fare which moves around the country. Always good to go and see what they are selling.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2832/65c0c54e-4af0-4ff1-8cb5-99f7c3ce933b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palmerston North Central While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmerston-North-Palmerston-North-Central.dx959725865361829888) ![The ornate metal work of a fountain at the Wanganui Racecourse, the fountain originally comes from Glasgow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3758/761f3ea4-0414-440b-9ff1-b225e0fcdb23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whanganui Central If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Whanganui-Central.dx959723619681136640) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West End While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmerston-North-West-End.dx693176807559450624) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Manawatū-Whanganui ![Te Apiti Wind Farm in Palmerston North, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2832/b55dda24-cfbe-4544-9993-7d58685c997f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Palmerston North ![river Wanganui, near Harihari, West Coast, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3758/35b78ee7-baba-420d-a4b9-226dbdd1e09a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whanganui ![aerial panorama of Lake Horowhenua in New Zealand ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180510/9d54685e-d358-440e-ac7d-954fb26efe2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Levin ![Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whanganui National Park ![Mount Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123363/fcc89cc7-8d58-4a2d-b288-53e98fbe142f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ohakune ![I got lost on the lost road in NZ and I travelled from Auckland to Wellington on the train.. both were exhilarating and unique experiences which I will repeat one day! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129192/678a54a7-8ff7-438b-a424-fc443b0526d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### National Park Village ![Tongaporutu showing a sunset, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922898688/bee7a551-5981-45e7-8bdd-3aa20fdff12c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tongaporutu ![Beautiful sunrise over the Windfarms](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000394362/1d910c38-62ce-48b2-9fad-dc3dabf342d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ashhurst ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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