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Paddling near Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui


Foxton sits on the lower Manawatū River in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, where the river broadens before reaching the coast. The area draws kayakers, canoeists and SUP paddlers to the Manawatū, with a boat ramp and wharf on Hartley Street providing easy access. The Foxton Paddle Club and an annual Foxton River Loop Race reflect an active local paddling community.

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