Manawatu Gorge, Water gap in Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand
The Manawatū Gorge stretches for 6 kilometers between the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges, with the Manawatū River flowing through steep-sided cliffs.
European exploration of the gorge began in 1842 when Bishop George Augustus Selwyn and Chief Justice William Martin first traversed this natural passage.
The name Te Āpiti was given by Māori people, and according to tradition, explorer Whātonga from the Kurahaupō canoe discovered the gorge in the 12th century.
The Manawatu Gorge Track extends 11.2 kilometers one way, requiring 3 to 5 hours to complete with multiple viewpoints overlooking the river and railway.
The Manawatū River represents the sole waterway in New Zealand that crosses the main divide, flowing from the Tararua District to the Tasman Sea.
Location: Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Location: Tararua District
Elevation above the sea: 330 m
GPS coordinates: -40.31840,175.79800
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:16
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