Title: Things to Do in Manawatū-Whanganui in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Manawatū-Whanganui ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Manawatū-Whanganui Types of activities Where to stay [Manawatū-Whanganui Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Manawat-Whanganui.dx6047980) ![Manawatu - Wanganui featuring 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 featuring 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 showing a hotel, street scenes 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 which includes 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) ### Manawatu - Wanganui Attractions If you're ready to hit the streets of Manawatu - Wanganui, join a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6047980&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let an expert show you the most popular attractions. Offering free cancellations and no added fees, our {16 fun activities in Manawatu - Wanganui [fun activities in Manawatu - Wanganui](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6047980&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)} are also worth browsing through. --- --- ## What to do in Manawatū-Whanganui - With kids ### Things to Do in Manawatu - Wanganui with Kids There's fun for all the family no matter where you wander in Manawatu - Wanganui. Here are a few [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6047980&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) you can do together that'll make your break a blast: - [Premium Tongariro Alpine Crossing Guided Trek](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/premium-tongariro-alpine-crossing-guided-trek.a1395164.activity-details) - [Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-volcanic-explorer-guided-walk.a1396586.activity-details) - [Old Coach Road Self-Guided Bike Tour from Ohakune](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/old-coach-road-self-guided-bike-tour-from-ohakune.a674855.activity-details) - [Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mt-ruapehu-crater-lake-guided-walk.a1396589.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Manawatū-Whanganui? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Manawatū-Whanganui ![Tongariro crossing in winter,Mount ngauruhoe, the great walk, New Zealand, Tongariro National park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610726/3e7d02fb-0759-4800-b6bc-42d4b2050256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Ruapehu Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tongariro National Park which includes a sunset, mountains and landscape views](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.com/Tongariro-National-Park-Tongariro-National-Park.d6135271.Vacation-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 Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Vacation-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 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.com/Turoa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621567596121.Vacation-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 Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Tongariro-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015588017.Vacation-Attraction) ![Turangi which includes 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 Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.com/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Vacation-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.com/Bridge-To-Nowhere-Whanganui-National-Park.d553248621526967351.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whakapapa Ski Area 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.com/Whakapapa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610725.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palmerston North Hospital Though Palmerston North Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Palmerston North while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Palmerston-North-Hospital-Roslyn.d553248635975698183.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in 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 Waitarere Beach might not have many top sights, but Waiterere Private Reserve and Levin Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/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 When in Foxton Beach, you can plan a visit to Himatagi Beach and Foxton Windmill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/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 Levin Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/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 If you're spending some time in Palmerston North Central, The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/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.com/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 If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Palmerston-North-West-End.dx693176807559450624) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips 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 ![Taranaki Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/0159c07d-bd53-40e8-842d-097ec9603cec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whakapapa ![Lovely view of the mountains in Tongariro National Park 🏔 #roadtrip #NZ18 #Mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108165/c5c6748b-18f6-4c82-bac0-e788604a8a6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kaimanawa Forest Park ![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 ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Manawatu - Wanganui on a sunny day? > - [Pukaha, National Wildlife Centre- Wildlife Reserve Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pukaha-national-wildlife-centre-wildlife-reserve-tour.a482981.activity-details) > - [Pukaha, National Wildlife Center - Behind-the-Scenes Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pukaha-national-wildlife-center-behind-the-scenes-tour.a264577.activity-details) > - [Pukaha, National Wildlife Centre Admission](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pukaha-national-wildlife-centre-admission.a264581.activity-details) ### Are there cheap things to do in Manawatu - Wanganui? > - [Pukaha, National Wildlife Centre Admission](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pukaha-national-wildlife-centre-admission.a264581.activity-details) > - [General Entry to Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort Water Park](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/general-entry-to-taupo-debretts-spa-resort-water-park.a1396238.activity-details) > - [Skip the Line: Staglands Wildlife Reserve Entry Ticket](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-staglands-wildlife-reserve-entry-ticket.a1395792.activity-details) > - [Self-Guided Geothermal Tour in Orakei Korako](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-geothermal-tour-in-orakei-korako.a1301071.activity-details) ### What can you do in Manawatu - Wanganui for free? > - Mount Ruapehu > - Massey University > - Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre > - Mt Ruapehu