Manawatū-Whanganui

With some of the north island’s most impressive national parks, beautiful rivers and majestic ski slopes, Manawatū-Whanganui is an outdoorsy delight. Hit up Mount Ruapehu for a little shredding, bike down the lush Arepuke Forest Trails or go for a dip in the Whanganui River. Palmerston North, set on the banks of the Manawatu River, is a uni town and regional hub. While there get artsy at the Te Manawa cultural museum or wander The Square for sunny lunch time hangs. However you spend your days in Manawatū-Whanganui, there’s a Riparide escape to suit every traveller.