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The Manawatu – Horowhenua region lies between the North Island’s main mountain range and the west coast. It stretches south from the Rangitikei River to the Kapiti district. Manawatu is the northern part and Horowhenua the southern part. Manawatu’s main centres are Palmerston North and Feilding. Horowhenua’s main centres are Levin and Foxton.

Manawatu and Horowhenua offer locals and visitors alike stunning landscapes from the rugged Ruahine and Tararua Ranges and out to the Tasman Sea, with an abundance of cycling, mountain biking and walking tracks. Bungy jumping, white water rafting, horse trekking, kite surfing, swimming and fishing are popular activities in the region. Te Apiti – Manawatu Gorge is a national taonga, with a unique geography and rich cultural history.

From quaint country towns and rural villages like Fielding and Marton, to Foxton and Himatangi beaches and the 200km of fishable waters within Pahiatua, Manawatu and Horowhenua offer something for everyone.

The region is home to world class education, including Massey University, Universal College of Learning (UCOL), and IPU New Zealand. Palmerston North and Manawatu are known as the epicentre for agrifood and innovation and are one of the top three global agrihubs in the world.