Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Manawatū-Whanganui April 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Manawatū-Whanganui ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Manawatū-Whanganui Types of activities Where to stay [Manawatū-Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Manawat-Whanganui.dx6047980) ![Manawatū-Whanganui](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/6db21891-e225-4f58-b294-f0d2b10b055f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manawatū-Whanganui](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/34acc886-733c-4ee7-93af-b8242799166a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manawatū-Whanganui](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/d385a39d-a247-4538-b71c-3dbf1d3e7987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manawatū-Whanganui](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/f19a1cfc-fd6c-438e-bd9c-60c871e0b7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tongariro-alpine-crossing-shuttle-park-ride-from-ketetahi.a51900743.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49285042/657374cb-42a4-4b8e-8328-5d4fc610780c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tongariro-alpine-crossing-mountain-shuttle-services.a49285042.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396592/32a64c37-9b86-4442-af14-d7e2101ca071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk 2h 8/10 1 Viator review CA $159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-sunset-guided-walk.a1396592.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Shuttle Transfers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48498780/26293218-7a70-4f2d-b503-6038265ef989.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Shuttle Transfers 8h+ 9.8/10 32 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-taupo-shuttle-transfer-for-tongariro-alpine-crossing.a48498780.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395164/67ed43e4-c7a1-4711-a16b-51cb2fef395a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk 8h 10/10 18 Viator reviews CA $367 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/premium-tongariro-alpine-crossing-guided-trek.a1395164.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2264028/bd3b3c8e-2bc1-4a58-800a-6108008c8a05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke 8h CA $2,198 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-mt-ruapehu-crater-lake-guided-walk.a2264028.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Taupo: Tongariro Crossing Scenic Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51951923/570740d0-80e3-42d5-98d8-231641faa817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taupo: Tongariro Crossing Scenic Helicopter Flight 20m Free cancellation available CA $1,032 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taupo-tongariro-crossing-scenic-helicopter-flight.a51951923.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396586/65f0aea8-6124-467c-b31c-c8c552531550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk 4h 10/10 1 verified review CA $285 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-volcanic-explorer-guided-walk.a1396586.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Return shuttle from Ohakune](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52092175/27e30a91-d5c6-4797-aa20-24ad960c299c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Return shuttle from Ohakune Free cancellation available CA $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tongariro-alpine-crossing-return-shuttle-from-ohakune.a52092175.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48606407/f3618faf-48c3-4ea9-b271-9c9683aa664f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tongariro Thrills: Grade 3 Whitewater Rafting Adventure 4h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $158 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tongariro-thrills-grade-3-whitewater-rafting-adventure.a48606407.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Family Float Grade 2 Whitewater Adventure in Tongariro River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48720677/3453cd23-7058-4e97-b22a-6544e9d3cef2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Family Float Grade 2 Whitewater Adventure in Tongariro River 3h Free cancellation available CA $118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/family-float-grade-2-whitewater-adventure-in-tongariro-river.a48720677.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![River Valley Lodge: The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51985767/29e44e0a-11e0-4706-a57a-56485bf95a12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### River Valley Lodge: The Awesome Scenic Rafting Adventure Free cancellation available CA $186 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/river-valley-lodge-the-awesome-scenic-rafting-adventure.a51985767.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ![Taumarunui: Railcart and Jetboat Adventure with lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51863827/9752e17e-9016-41a4-a035-3490c33a9f70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taumarunui: Railcart and Jetboat Adventure with lunch 7h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $381 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taumarunui-railcart-and-jetboat-adventure-with-lunch.a51863827.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Taupo: Tongariro Crossing Scenic Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51951923/570740d0-80e3-42d5-98d8-231641faa817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taupo: Tongariro Crossing Scenic Helicopter Flight 20m Free cancellation available CA $1,032 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-waikato-kaimanawa-descent-heli-hiking-adventure.a52119016.activity-details?&rid=6047980&location=Manawat%C5%AB-Whanganui&swp=off) ## What to do in Manawatū-Whanganui --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Manawatū-Whanganui ![Tongariro crossing in winter,Mount ngauruhoe, the great walk, New Zealand, Tongariro National park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610726/3e7d02fb-0759-4800-b6bc-42d4b2050256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Ruapehu Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tongariro National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135271/a1534402-9b72-45fb-958d-198f5c904a0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro National Park Explore New Zealand’s phenomenal volcanic landscape and trek across one of the best known hiking trails in the country. [](https://expedia.ca/Tongariro-National-Park-Tongariro-National-Park.d6135271.Vacation-Attraction) ![Caption---- Emerald Lakes in Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293955/7d6df5ab-52cd-489f-ad42-c380e25a16da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Alpine Crossing Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Vacation-Attraction) ![Turoa Ski Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621567596121/9ff6e72e-cc12-4932-8baf-d0770b0f77f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Turoa Ski Area Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Turoa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Turoa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621567596121.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_E007820](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015588017/b372cb65-c531-488f-9c12-f719a50875f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Tongariro Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tongariro during your travels in Tongariro National Park. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Tongariro-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015588017.Vacation-Attraction) ![Taranaki Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/430054f2-6af3-464f-a7fa-d0813a5b65db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taranaki Falls Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.ca/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bridge to Nowhere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bridge to Nowhere You can take time to visit Bridge to Nowhere during your travels to Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Bridge-To-Nowhere-Whanganui-National-Park.d553248621526967351.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whakapapa Ski Area Hit the slopes in Tongariro National Park with a visit to Whakapapa Ski Area. Discover the mountain views and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Whakapapa-Ski-Area-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610725.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Square You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a trip to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Square-Palmerston-North.d6108048.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Manawatū-Whanganui ![Landscape View of Foxton Estuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108061/1ac61994-635b-4ebb-a965-6f128edf18e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Foxton Beach When in Foxton Beach, you can plan a visit to Himatagi Beach and Foxton Windmill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Foxton-Foxton-Beach.dx6108061) ![Boardwalk access and sign on Waitarere beach in Manawatu near Levin in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000446130/bf42f7b4-0d6b-4a97-bfa0-f07a5948ee15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waitarere Beach Waitarere Beach might not have many top sights, but Waiterere Private Reserve and Levin Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Levin-Waitarere-Beach.dx3000446130) ![Palmerston North Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2832/65c0c54e-4af0-4ff1-8cb5-99f7c3ce933b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palmerston North Central If you're spending some time in Palmerston North Central, The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Palmerston-North-Palmerston-North-Central.dx959725865361829888) ![Whanganui Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3758/761f3ea4-0414-440b-9ff1-b225e0fcdb23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whanganui Central If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Whanganui-Central.dx959723619681136640) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waitarere When in Waitarere, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Levin Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Levin-Waitarere.dx693051501087514624) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West End If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Palmerston-North-West-End.dx693176807559450624) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Manawatū-Whanganui ![river Wanganui, near Harihari, West Coast, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3758/35b78ee7-baba-420d-a4b9-226dbdd1e09a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whanganui ![Whanganui National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whanganui National Park ![Mount Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123363/fcc89cc7-8d58-4a2d-b288-53e98fbe142f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ohakune ![Tongaporutu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922898688/bee7a551-5981-45e7-8bdd-3aa20fdff12c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tongaporutu ![Mount Ruapehu from Ohakune; Shutterstock ID 3963082; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353232/f5972f24-55af-4107-b82d-b14f88279caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tongariro National Park ![Hunterville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000001919/c40a47c7-07ec-4f15-9e13-54c4009ddc99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hunterville ![Tokomaru](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000382673/7d06294b-0ad2-408d-8c18-7844728dff77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tokomaru ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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