Gary's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Formed by nature and in my opinion is Manawatū best hidden gem, these stunning caves are host to glow worms which can be seen during the day, but are best seen at night or on dusk. The full 600m adventure will take you through caves, spectacular gorges and across a running stream.
How to get here: Located in northern Manawatū, just north of Āpiti, on Table Flat Road (gravel road). Follow the signs to Sixtus Lodge. Limestone Creek Reserve is sign posted on the right-hand side of the road about 2km before Sixtus Lodge. Please note: the road is not accessible to buses and trailers, and only has limited road side parking. The access to the cave is on Limestone Road.
Limestone Creek Reserve Glow Worm Caves
Limestone RoadFormed by nature and in my opinion is Manawatū best hidden gem, these stunning caves are host to glow worms which can be seen during the day, but are best seen at night or on dusk. The full 600m adventure will take you through caves, spectacular gorges and across a running stream.
How to get here: Located in northern Manawatū, just north of Āpiti, on Table Flat Road (gravel road). Follow the signs to Sixtus Lodge. Limestone Creek Reserve is sign posted on the right-hand side of the road about 2km before Sixtus Lodge. Please note: the road is not accessible to buses and trailers, and only has limited road side parking. The access to the cave is on Limestone Road.
Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery provides shelter and world-class care for native wildlife to rehabilitate after treatment at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital.
Visitors can view their various exhibits of native wildlife. With four rehabilitation aviaries on public view, two breeding aviaries for whio and pāteke and a walkthrough aviary which is home to a variety of native birds and ancient tuatara, you are in for a treat. In addition, you will be able to see other native wildlife(such as Kiwi, Little Blue Penguin, Ruru Owl, etc.) that undergo rehabilitation temporarily at the centre.
Admission is free.
Located in Palmerston North's beautiful Botanic Gardens(Victoria Esplanade). About a short 5 min drive from the accommodation.
Central Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery
20 Victoria DrCentral Energy Trust Wildbase Recovery provides shelter and world-class care for native wildlife to rehabilitate after treatment at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital.
Visitors can view their various exhibits of native wildlife. With four rehabilitation aviaries on public view, two breeding aviaries for whio and pāteke and a walkthrough aviary which is home to a variety of native birds and ancient tuatara, you are in for a treat. In addition, you will be able to see other native wildlife(such as Kiwi, Little Blue Penguin, Ruru Owl, etc.) that undergo rehabilitation temporarily at the centre.
Admission is free.
Located in Palmerston North's beautiful Botanic Gardens(Victoria Esplanade). About a short 5 min drive from the accommodation.
NZ's premier minature railway, travelling along a 2.2km track through the beautiful park, playground and native bush of Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North.
Operating three NZ replica locomotives our track will give you a view of the beautiful Victoria Esplanade.
Operating weekends, school, and Public Holidays.
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Palmerston North Esplanade Scenic Railway
NZ's premier minature railway, travelling along a 2.2km track through the beautiful park, playground and native bush of Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North.
Operating three NZ replica locomotives our track will give you a view of the beautiful Victoria Esplanade.
Operating weekends, school, and Public Holidays.