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- Boasting the shortest distance in Aotearoa from mountains to sea and, Horowhenua has long been valued for its unique and fertile whenua. Horowhenua's unique microcosm has given birth to a wealth of food producers, with Horowhenua often referred to as the North Island's vegetable bowl.
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Boasting the shortest distance in Aotearoa from mountains to sea and host to a truly unique dune system, Horowhenua has long been valued for its unique and fertile whenua. Horowhenua's unique microcosm has given birth to a wealth of food producers, with Horowhenua often referred to as the North Island's vegetable bowl.
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Horowhenua was subject to three major flax booms, but by the end of World War One, flax was no longer a payable commodity. Today, Foxton boasts a Flax Stripper Museum, which gives an insight into this once-crucial but now-forgotten industry, and the little town of Tokomaru has a steam engine museum, commemorating the Wellington Manawatū Railway Com...
The entire stretch of coast from Ōtaki to Hīmatangi offers hard, flat sand beaches with good swimming (due caution must be exercised, and the best spots (Foxton, Waitārere Beach) are patrolled in summer: swim between the flags!) and surf-casting. The kite and wind-surfing are good along here, and in the right conditions, boating and boat-borne fish...
It’s probably just a coincidence, but the Dutch are great lovers of licorice, and while you could buy some authentic stuff from the Dutch Market in Foxton, you could also buy some authentic Kiwi licorice from RJ’s Licorice in Levin. You’ll have heard of them. In order to celebrate their 21stbirthday, RJs recently staged a successful bid to create t...
An inordinate number of politicians seem to have hailed from Horowhenua, but on the positive side, there have been a couple of former and current All Blacks greats, too: Carlos Spencer was a Horowhenua and Manawatū rep long before he became a Rangitoto Yank, and 2017 All Black squad member Codie Taylor is from here, too. The Horowhenua can also boa...
Things to do. If you're looking for an authentic Kiwi experience, venture a little off the main highway and you'll find rich cultural experiences, rugged landscapes that provide exhilarating adventures, and deep forests and waterways that offer moments of peaceful contemplation and natural wonder.
Whether you want to enjoy the taste of Horowhenua at a local eatery, stroll along our beautiful beaches, catch a game at one of our sportgrounds or escape in nature on one of our walking and cycling trails. there are so many things to see and do in Horowhenua.
and Rangitāne, Horowhenua has a rich cultural people at 7 feet tall, Patupaiarehe or fairy people thought to have inhabited the Makahika Valley, to sophisticated tree forts and warriors said to possess the ability to walk on water – the Horowhenua holds many taonga close to its heart.
Horowhenua is a superb family destination with many fun and interesting things to do outdoors. There are plenty of spaces to run around and enjoy games and picnicking on the beach, by a river or at a protected nature reserve or nature area.
Discover the natural beauty and outdoor adventures of the Horowhenua District, a stunning coastal region on the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island, known for its pristine beaches, lush forests, and laid-back lifestyle.
