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Manawatu / Wanganui Region:  The serene, green heart of the North Island. Explore gardens, gorges, lakes, beaches and the wild Wanganui River. It’s a great place to rediscover inner peace and reconnect with who you really are. Visitors can immerse themselves in local art, culture, history and the legendary spirit of this region.

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Must do's:

  1. Fielding Farmers Market, Manchester Square, every Friday 9am - 2pm. Come and experience winter food delights.
  2. Experience the thrill of a jet boat ride through the famous Manawatu Gorge
  3. Manukura, the white kiwi chick is the newest addtion to Pukaha Mt Bruce

The best kept secrets:

  1. Brush up on your knowledge of our rugby legends
  2. Short walks in the Eastern Ruahine Ranges. Excellent for families and groups to get some awesome views and see some of NZ.
  3. Otapawa Lodge is a perfect getaway with lots of fun activities to do

Great food & wine:

  1. Sample award winning wines and olive oil at Pohangina Valley Estate less than 30 minutes drive from Palmerston Nth
  2. River Traders Market (incorporating Growers Green) is held Saturday mornings on the banks of the Whanganui River.
  3. Jolt & The Orange are 2 great cafes in Wanganui - both are on Victoria Ave in heritage buildings with lovely sidewalk seating, yummy food & delicious coffee

Today:

  1. Sun 5 Feb 12, 10:00am to 04:00pm
    Manawatu Vintage Ag Expo - A large display of vintage machinery, tractors, implements, traction engines, stationary engines, trucks, working horses, and memorabilia.
    Venue: Palmerston North, Manawatu / Wanganui
  2. Sun 5 Feb 12, 07:15am to 05:00pm
    Track Day - The middle of a long weekend!
    Venue: Manfeild, Feilding
  3. Sun 5 Feb 2012 - Mon 6 Feb 2012, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    Ralph Hotere: Small Holes in the Silence - This exhibition honours Ralph Hotere, one of New Zealand’s greatest living artists who turned 80 this year.
    Venue: Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North

This week:

  1. Sat 11 Feb 12, 03:00pm - 07:11pm.
    Catch the Hurricanes vs Crusaders pre season game at Mangatainoka, near Tui HQ. Tickets available at www.tui.co.nz
  2. Tue 7 Feb 2012 - Wed 8 Feb 2012, 10:00am to 04:00pm
    Ralph Clealand's Drawings - Original pen & wash drawings of Feilding buildings, some of which are no longer in existence, that Ralph Clealand gifted to the Art Society.
    Venue: Feilding & District Art Centre, Feilding
  3. Wed 8 Feb 12, 11:00am - Late
    Showstoppers! - Every show has a showstopper, the most popular song that stops the show and everyone wants to hear!
    Venue: War Memorial Conference & Convention Centre, Wanganui

This month:

  1. Mon 13 Feb 12, 09:00am to 04:30pm
    Holden V8 Hot Laps - If you have ever wanted to experience the absolute extreme thrill of being driven "Flat Out" by a professional driver in a fully modified 400kw 5700cc V8 Holden race car...
    Venue: Manfeild, Feilding
  2. Tue 14 Feb 12, 07:00pm to 11:00pm
    Valentines Dinner - Book in today for a great dinner and live entertainment.
    Venue: Hotel Coachman, Palmerston North
  3. Sun 12 Feb 12, 09:00am to 05:00pm
    Manfeild BNT V8s - Round 5 of the BNT V8s is coming.
    Venue: Manfeild, Feilding

Hot Deals

  1. From $185.00Go 4 wheels & Jetboat ToursJetboat through the Manawatu Gorge, quad bike to wind farm and lunch at coutnry café
    Free breakfastBraemar Motor LodgeStay 2 nights & receive a free breakfast daily for up to 2
    Free breakfastBraemar Motor LodgeStay 2 nights or more and enjoy a free continental breakfast each morning
  2. Free child entryOwlcatraz Native Bird & Wildlife Park1 free child entry per paying adult
    Free tourReena’s RetreatFree guided sheep and cattle saleyard tour when you stay on a Thursday night
    10% offRangatira Golf Club10% off all bookings
  3. Free breakfastRose City MotelStay & show us your RWC upcoming game ticket and get a free cooked breakfast
    Save $100.00Makoura LodgeSave $100 on your stay. Includes dinner and bed & breakfast
    From $110.00Bella Vita Day SpaPamper yourself with a massage & facial. Relieve aches & pains, and gives you time out
  4. Free adult entryThe Herb Farm & CafeExperience the magical world of herbs with our 14 themed gardens & fun interactive kids quiz
    From $110.00 - $160.00 ppOrlando CountryOrlando Country's Ultimate Corporate day out
    25% offManawatu Golf Club25% off 18 hole green fee & club hire at the Manawatu Golf Club
  5. 10% offTravelodge10% off our best available rate
    Free t-shirtMokai Gravity CanyonFree t-shirt valued at $30.00 when you buy a bungy, swing or flying fox ticket at the Mokai Gravity Canyon
 

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