The '''Manawatu''' is a broad flat river plain on the south-west side of the North Island of New Zealand. Much of it has been formed by the mighty Manawatu river, one of the few rivers in the world to bisect a mountain range.

Regions

Cities

  • Palmerston North is home to Massey University. See http://www.palmy.net.nz/index.html
  • Levin
  • Feilding
  • Opiki
  • Other destinations

    Vinegar Hill - Popular camping ground on the Rangitikei River, which for 30 years has hosted an annual gay and lesbian New Year's Eve party.

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    Get in

    By Bus

    [http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz/ '''Intercity Coachlines'''] operate NZ's national bus network with daily departures. Tickets can be purchased online or throughout the country at numerous agents inlcuding the i-site network.

    By Car

    '''State Highways 1 and 3''' which runs through the Manawatu.

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    Get out

    Many people merely pass through the Manawatu on their way to Wellington, Wanganui, Wairarapa or the Hawkes Bay.