Paddling near Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui

Marton sits in the Rangitīkei district of Manawatū-Whanganui, surrounded by some of the North Island's most significant paddling rivers. The Rangitīkei River runs close to town, while the Whanganui River — home to New Zealand's only river-based Great Walk — is the marquee destination for canoeists and kayakers in the region. Local paddlers also have access to the Marton Reservoirs for flatwater sessions.