Paddling near Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
Palmerston North sits in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of the North Island, with the Manawatū River running close to the city itself. The surrounding area is river country — the Rangitīkei, Pohangina, and the more distant Whanganui give paddlers everything from easy flatwater floats to whitewater runs.
Top waters to paddle near Palmerston North
Manawatū River
Hawke's Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui
Pohangina River
Manawatū-Whanganui
South Taranaki Bight
Manawatū-Whanganui
Mangahao River
Manawatū-Whanganui
Kahuterawa Stream
Manawatū-Whanganui
Otaki Beach
Wellington
Rangitīkei River
Manawatū-Whanganui
Ruamāhanga River
Wellington
Te Horo Beach
Wellington
Ōtaki River
Wellington
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