Rangitikei Travel Guide
Rangitikei accommodation, Rangitikei activities and attractions, Rangitikei maps, transportation to and around Rangitikei - the ALL NEW Jasons Rangitikei Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Rangitikei.
Part of New Zealand’s River Region, along with the
Manawatu and
Wanganui, Rangitikei’s deep gorges, towering cliff faces and native bush offer plenty to see and do. You’ll find everything from historic home tours and bushwalks to more adventurous activities such as trout fishing, jetboating and rafting on the Rangitikei River, which winds its way through the region.
Visit the beautiful country gardens of
Marton and
Feilding, or explore the stunning scenery around
Mangaweka, where filming took place for the Lord of the Rings.
Taihape is the northern gateway to the Rangitikei and famous for its annual gumboot throwing festival, while
Bulls and
Hunterville offer traditional country character. North of Bulls,
Wanganui has a host of heritage attractions, including galleries, museums and a historic paddleboat, which cruises the waters of the Whanganui River.