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Outdoors in Palmerston North

Marked walking and hiking routes in and around Palmerston North.

7 picks · 7 free · updated 28 October

FreeHe Ara Kotahi Pathway7.1 km · about 2 hrsFreeManawatu River Pathway9.86 km · about 2 hrsFreeSledge Track, Kahuterawa Valley11 km · about 5.5 hrsFreeTawa Loop, Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge4 km · about 2 hrsFreeTe Ahu a Turanga Shared User Path10.5 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeTe Apiti Manawatu Gorge Walk11 km · about 4 hrsFreeBledisloe Park to Old West Road3.2 km · about 1.5 hrs
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Outdoors in Palmerston North, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in Palmerston North?

Right now: He Ara Kotahi Pathway, Manawatu River Pathway, Sledge Track, Kahuterawa Valley and Tawa Loop, Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and FreeGuides' own research.

Are any of them free?

Yes: He Ara Kotahi Pathway, Manawatu River Pathway, Sledge Track, Kahuterawa Valley and Tawa Loop, Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge, and 3 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Palmerston North and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Palmerston North, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.