The Atene Skyline Track has spectacular views and a campsite for trampers wanting to stay the night.
This track leads from Whakahoro up the Kaiwhakauka Valley past the Mangapurua Trig and then descends through the Mangapurua Valley to meet the Whanganui River at the Mangapurua Landing, 30km upstream from Pipiriki.
The Matemateaonga Track along with the Mangapurua Track is one of the two major tramping opportunities available in Whanganui National Park. Using an old Maori trail and settlers' dray road, you are able to penetrate deep into the wilderness of the park.
An enjoyable outing for the entire family exists just 40 minutes drive from Wanganui at Atene on the historic Whanganui River road.
These valleys offer the 3 km Bridge to Nowhere walk and the Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka tracks.
This guide to hunting on public conservation land in the Manawatu/Rangitikei region provides location, access and other information for hunting areas including the Western Ruahine Forest Park.
In the Whanganui area the large number of conservation areas and scenic reserves, as well as Whanganui National Park, provide hunters with numerous hunting opportunities.
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Hunting in conservation areas brochure
Importing and exporting hunting trophies
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Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
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