Whanganui National Park, National park in Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand
The Whanganui National Park encompasses dense rainforest, deep valleys, and the Whanganui River across its protected territory in the North Island of New Zealand.
The park, established in 1986, protects ancient Māori settlements and traditional pathways along the Whanganui River, which served as transportation routes for centuries.
The Whanganui River received legal recognition as a person in 2017, reflecting the deep connection between the waterway and local Māori communities.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails, camping areas, and river activities through designated entry points, with the main gateway located near the town of Whanganui.
The park contains numerous species of native birds, including the North Island brown kiwi, which roam through its protected forest environments.
Location: Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Inception: 1986
GPS coordinates: -39.58333,175.08333
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:47
Bridge to Nowhere
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Whangaehu River
30.6 km
Moutoa Gardens
38.9 km
Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui
38.8 km
Whanganui Regional Museum
38.9 km
Bushy Park / Tarapuruhi
27.3 km
Bason Botanic Gardens
38.7 km
Kawana flour mill
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Bushy Park Homestead
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Raukawa Falls
20.2 km
Kemp Monument
38.9 km
Moutoa Monument
38.9 km
Hitching Rail
24.1 km
Bank of New Zealand
24.1 km
Standard Chain Mark
38.8 km
Aratira / The Drop Scene
17.5 km
Veteran Steps
38.9 km
First School Memorial
38.9 km
Wanganui Rowing Club Building
39 km
Ballance Memorial
38.8 km
Taonui Viaduct
34.1 km
Alexander Heritage & Research Library
38.8 km
Whanganui War Memorial Centre
38.9 km
Pukenamu Queen's Park, Whanganui
38.8 km
Maori War Memorial
38.9 km
Theatre Royal
24.3 km
Whanganui Cenotaph
38.9 km
County Council Building
24.1 kmReviews
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