Mountain Bike Trails in Manawatu/Whanganui

Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Track

This track in the scenic Oroua River valley can be enjoyed as a half day tramp but it's also a good overnight tramp for families with children and new trampers.

Atene Skyline Track

The Atene Skyline Track has spectacular views and a campsite for trampers wanting to stay the night.

Ballance Loop Track

This is an easy loop walk through bush a short distance from Palmerston North - it's a good option for families with children.

Beehive Creek Walkway

This walk follows a shallow creek through a mixture of native bush and exotics. Start from the southern end of the track as the northern section is closed.

Bridge to Nowhere Walk

Walk to an abandoned bridge in the heart of the Whanganui National Park. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Bruce Park Loop Track

An easy walk through a podocarp and broadleaf forest remnant with impressive specimens of rimu, totara and kahikatea. It's a great walk for kids.

Colenso Spur Track

This track provides good access to the Ruahine main range. From the road end there is a 1.5 hr walk up the river to the Colenso Spur.

Deerford Loop Track

Walk Deerford Loop Track to picturesque Makiekie Creek for a picnic and a paddle.

Gold Creek Ridge Track

This track follows a long gentle ridge to the Gold Creek Hut.

Gordon Park Loop Track

This flat and well-formed track passes through native podocarp-hardwood forest and has a variety of birds - with a picnic table at the start, it's a good option for families.

Iron Gate Hut Track

Iron Gate Hut is a good day's hike along a sidle track up the Oroua River valley. Longer tramps are possible from this hut. Stay a night and return the same way.

Kahikatea Walk

This easy walk is a great introduction to broadleaved forest suitable for young and old.

Kelly Knight Hut Track

The track to Kelly Knight Hut crosses farmland to the Ruahine Forest Park boundary, then sidles above the Pourangaki River to reach the hut via a swingbridge. Stay a night and return the same way.

Knights-Shorts Loop Track

Take a strenuous day hike and enjoy the spectacular scenery from the tops of the Ngamoko Range in the Ruahine Forest Park.

Limestone Road to Pohangina Valley East Road

There is a bit of everything on this tramp in the Ruahine Forest Park - open tops, rivers and bush travel.

Maharahara Peak Track

Take a steep climb through forest to the rocky open knolls of Maharahara high point in the Ruahine Forest Park.

Manawatu Gorge Track

Walk through native bush, enjoy scenic views and experience native wildlife only a short distance from Palmerston North.

Mangahao Makahika Track

The Mangahao Makahika Track connects Burtton's Track, which lies between Palmerston North and Shannon, with the Arapaepae Lookout Trail near Levin. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Mangahao Track

Tramp up the picturesque Mangahao River from Mangahao Upper No 1 Reservoir to Mangahao Flats Hut.

Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track

The Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka Tracks are two stages of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail. There are various entry/exit options. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.