Manawatu Gorge Track, Manawatu Gorge Scenic Reserve The Manawatu River existed long before the Tararua Ranges, now south of the river, or the Ruahine Ranges, now to the north. So, as the ranges rose, the unrelenting river carved the gorge. The gorge walks offer an accessible nature experience the whole family can enjoy. The track […]
About the author
Peter Laurenson
Peter is a tramper, occasional climber, photographer, editor and writer. His adventures, spanning 30+ years, come together on his website ‘OccasionalClimber’. Richmond-based, Peter is editor of FMC’s Backcountry and has published three books: Occasional Climber (2013) and Khumbu (2021) and Aotearoa Light (2025).
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
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