Te Āpiti – Manawatū Gorge is a national taonga. Its unique geography and rich cultural history make it a must do for any trip to the Manawatū-Whanganui Region.

Car parks at the Ashhurst end to the west and Ferry Reserve to the east provide ease of access to a number of tracks and trails, as well as river reserves, and camping and BBQ facilities to help you explore and enjoy this unique landscape.

ALERT

TRACK CLOSURE

Thursday 6 November – Manawatū Gorge Track from Ballance carpark to Upper Gorge Bridge will be closed

A helicopter will be operating at the eastern end of the Manawatu Gorge from 8am – 1pm on Thursday 6 November.

The Manawatu Gorge track will be closed from the Ballance car park to the Upper Gorge Bridge (Klein) track junction. People traversing the gorge from the Ashhurst end will be able to exit via the Upper Gorge Bridge track.

A section of Ferry Reserve will be cordoned off for the helicopter to load and fly from so people camping/recreating in Ferry Reserve may be disturbed by noise and will need to keep clear of the helicopter operations.

DOC staff will be on site at Ferry Reserve and on the track.

Work is weather dependent, for any updates be sure to check back here.

As always, we appreciate your patience while this work is done

WESTERN GATEWAY CARPARK OPENING HOURS: 

Please ensure you vacate the area before carpark closing times.  For any enquires about a locked gate please contact Palmerston North City Council on 06 356 8199. Release fees apply.