Walking New Zealand

Event: New walks in 5th Manawatu Festival

Five new walks have been added to the 5th Manawatu Walking Festival from March 1-3 2019.

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A farm walk with lunch is included this year on Ridge Top Farm in the Manawatu. This has limited numbers.

The beach walk is going the reverse way from Himatangi Beach to Foxton Beach this year, with fish and chips at Foxton Beach.

The Manawatu Striders have a guided walk around the Summerhill area with magnificen­t views over the Manawatu. For the more adventurou­s there is a Tara Mana walk over the hills from the Tararua District to the Manawatu on the on Saturday and The Mana Tara on the Sunday going over the Tararuas another way. There will be a certificat­e for those who do both crossings. Good fitness is required for the ManaTara walk.

On a clear day there are magnificen­t views over the Rangitikei area on the Oroua Tunipo Tramp.

The beautiful Pohangina Valley is not forgotten with the Totara Reserve walk ending with a gourmet picnic lunch.

The popular Manawatu Gorge walk as well as the Tawa Walk are both included this year. With the Manawatu Gorge road being closed due to slips a bus will take walkers to the start and of course meet them at the other end.

After the walks on Saturday you have a chance to meet other walkers and friends at a restaurant for dinner, that caters for all tastes. Booking are essential.

This year the organisers have added in a guided bike ride around the outskirts of the city, including a section for e-bikes, on the Sunday morning. For more info go to: www. mwf.org.nz.

 ??  ?? Above right: Redwood in Bledisloe Park. Photo www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz
Above right: Redwood in Bledisloe Park. Photo www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz
 ??  ?? Above left: On the sunset beach walk.
Above left: On the sunset beach walk.
 ??  ?? Below: Near the start of the Manawatu Gorge walk. Photo www. ManawatuNZ.co.nz
Below: Near the start of the Manawatu Gorge walk. Photo www. ManawatuNZ.co.nz

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