Free Fitness Activities in Manawatū-Whanganui
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🚶Walks in Manawatū-Whanganui(20)
Atene Skyline Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Bridge to Nowhere Walk
Open daily, daylight hours
Gordon Park Loop Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Image for reference onlyHoropito Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Lake Rotorangi Hydro Walkway
Open daily, daylight hours
Mangawhero Forest Walk
Open daily, daylight hours
Mapara Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Ohakune Old Coach Road
Open daily, daylight hours
Ohinetonga Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Old Blyth Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Omaru Falls Walk
Open daily, daylight hours
Rerekapa Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Te Ara Mangawhero
Open daily, daylight hours
Te Maire Loop Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Open daily, daylight hours; May–Oct requires alpine skills/equipment. Summer shuttle access recommended.
Trains Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Tupapakurua Falls Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Waitaanga South Road to Te Rerepahupahu Falls Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Waitaha Pā Track
Open daily, daylight hours
White Cliffs Walkway Track
Open daily, daylight hours
🥾Hikes in Manawatū-Whanganui(8)
Image for reference only42 Traverse
Open daily, daylight hours
Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Matemateāonga Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Moki Track
Open daily, daylight hours
Mount Damper to Te Rerepahupahu Falls track
Open daily, daylight hours
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Open daily, daylight hours
Tongariro Northern Circuit
Not operating as a Great Walk in 2025/26 due to Oturere Hut replacement; partial overnight options available.
Image for reference onlyWhanganui Journey
Typical Great Walks/Journey season approx Oct–Apr; river levels/weather can affect access.
🛹Skateparks in Manawatū-Whanganui(3)
Image for reference onlyAshhurst Domain Skatepark
Open during park hours
Image for reference onlyFarnham Reserve Skate Quarter
Open during park hours
Image for reference onlyPalmerston North Skatepark (Railway Land Reserve)
Open 24/7, lit for night skating
🏃Running Clubs in Manawatū-Whanganui(1)
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