A KIDS GUIDE TO PALMERSTON NORTH CITY & MANAWATU

HOLIDAY IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD! These school holidays, why not head out for a night or two of adventure? You neednt go far, either, heres some ideas to get you started! For more ideas head to WWW.MANAWATUNZ.CO.NZ RANGITIKEI FARMSTAY This working sheep and beef farm allows you to become farmers while having fun! The activities here are endless, and the accommodation options are hard to beat. Swim in the pool, feed the animals, see glow-worms, ride a pony, picnic on the lake and so much more! Whether you book in for a day visit or a night or two, youll have a memorable experience the whole famil will enjoy! Check them out at: Web: www.rangitikeifarmstay.co.nz FB: facebook.com/RangitikeiFarmstay Phone: 06 327 4495 HYDRABAD HOLIDAY PARK Hydrabad Holiday Park at Waitarere Beach is only 5 minutes walk to the beach, and has a playground and swimming pool for the kids to enjoy! Book a cabin, or take a tent and have a relaxing stay at this sleepy seaside village. The local takeaways are popular, and the store has everything you could need including freshly baked goods. The beach itself is perfect for swimming, walking and shing! Check them out at: Web: www.waitarerebeachcamps.co.nz Phone: 06 368 4941

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CHECK OUT WHATS ON THIS AUTUMN!

Theres so much happening this Autumn, we couldnt squeeze it all in! For more family friendly events and ideas, or for more details on the below events, head to www.ManawatuNz.co.nz
From the 23rd - 25th May, Star Search is back at Feilding Civic Centre, Aorangi St, Feilding!

26th April is the Kite Festival at Monrad Park in Palmerston North City. From 10am to 1pm. See lots of kites, bring your own or make one on the day!

20th April is the Foxton Easter Sunday Fair., lled with stalls, entertainment and activities! From 10pm -3pm @ Easton Park, Johnston Street, Foxton

Manawatu Garden & Lifestyle Festival is being held in Manchester Square, Feilding, this year! Enjoy a family day out exploring all the stalls and exhibitions. From 9am - 4pm on the 10th & 11th May. For more info check out www.gardenfest.co.nz

24th April is the Shakesparience Anzac Market. 9pm -2pm @ Manchester Square, Feilding.

i-Bike 4 Kids is on Sunday 25th May. This is a great event for kids who just love being on their bikes! For all ages up to 15 years! There will be easy, medium and challenging courses to try, as well as a skills area where you can just have fun without competing. From 9am 1pm at the Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North City.

10th April is Art on Edge. 1pm 4pm @ The Square, Palmerston North City.

Eels & Tuatara! Each day at Mt. Bruce you can help hand-feed the slippery Eels and get up close to a Tuatara, New Zealands very own dinosaur! Explore the park and see the white kiwi Manukura. For more info check out www.pukaha.org.nz

Story Time! On the rst Thursday of every month from May to September, the Sound and Vision section at the Palmerston North City Library will be holding a 45minute story time at 6pm, so come along and listen in! Hot chocolates with marshmallows will be served too, yum! For details and dates, check out www.citylibrary.pncc,govt.nz

HIGH TEA & CUP CAKES

COACH HOUSE MUSEUM

Book in for a kids High Tea this holidays and enjoy mouthwatering treats served on pretty china. Or, get a group of 4-8 kids together and book in to learn the art of cupcake and biscuit decorating with Petit Fours, youll get to taste and keep your creations too! Located on Cuba Street, Palmerston North City. Phone 06 353 3633

Explore Pre-European history of local Maori, early European settlement and land development, and check out the fantastic collection of carts, vehicles and machinery! This museum is a must-visit, with interactive exhibits, as well as an incredible collection of over 30 John Deer vehicles. For more info and prices, check out: www.coachhousemuseum.org Phone: 06 323 6401

INFLATABLE WORLD

The perfect rainy day activity these holidays, Inatable World is a must-do! Tons of activities, including the vertical bungee, y wall, mini zorb balls, giant slides, gladiator games and heaps more. Make sure you bring your socks, and some energy too! Each admission gets you three hours of non-stop fun! For times, prices and info, check out: www.inatableworld.co.nz Phone: 06 358 6095

TE APITI - MANAWATU GORGE

Have you been out Te Apiti - Manawatu Gorge recently? There are many exciting and new things happening out there, and we are lucky enough to have it right on our doorstep, only 16km from the City centre. Put some of these Must-Dos on your To-Do list!
THE TAWA LOOP This loop track is only 4.1km long and starts at the Ashhurst end of the Manawatu Gorge walk. While being shorter than the main track, this loop still offers a chance to get amongst the stunning native bush, one of the regions last remaining ancient forests. New to the loop track is the installation of the massive Whatonga sculpture, which looms above you as you reach the middle of the track. Check out the viewing platforms too for amazing views out and across to Palmerston North City and beyond. KIWI RANGER Explore, learn and discover the mauri (life force) of Te Apiti - Manawatu Gorge and become an adventurer with the Kiwi Ranger activity booklet. Then, once you have completed the activities in the booklet, youll get a Kiwi Ranger badge to keep! This FREE activity booklet is available from the Palmerston North City i-SITE in The Square, make sure you get yours in time of the school holidays! HORSE TREKKING Head over the Ballance Bridge to Timeless Horse Treks, where youll be matched to a horse suited to your ability. Choose a short ride across farmland and down through the river, or go for an overnight trek and stay in a hill top cabin. For littlies, there is the option of riding in a horse drawn cart. MILKSHAKES AND MORE The Bridge Cafe at the eastern end of the Gorge is a must visit, with tasty milkshakes and a delicious menu of locally sourced food. Kids can explore the sandpit; swings and large garden while mum and dad enjoy a coffee. Located at 91 Gorge Road, over the Ballance Bridge. WALKS FOR LITTLE LEGS Just over the Ballance bridge at the Eastern end of the Gorge youll nd the short 10 minute Loop Track which has been designed with kids and prams in mind. Across the road from this is the Ballance playground, which has a 15-minute bush walk that links up to the Bridge Cafe.

Check out www.teapiti.com for more info!

AUTUMN 2014