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Pick blueberries at Waikawa Beach, discover the magical world of toys at Shannon’s Toy Circus, or browse the latest art exhibition at Māpuna Kabinet Art Gallery.  You don’t need to look far to find something fun to do in Horowhenua.

Focal Point Cinema

Snuggle in and watch a movie at Focal Point Cinema

Foxton Beach

Go for a bike ride at the sunset walk in Foxton Beach

Foxton Pools

Enjoy a swim at Foxton Pools

Gladstone Reserve

Take a refreshing dip at Gladstone Reserve

Horseshoe Bend, Tokomaru

Have a picnic and swim in the river at Horseshoe Bend, Tokomaru

Hydrabad Shipwreck at Waitārere Beach

Find the Hydrabad Shipwreck at Waitārere Beach

Kayak on the Manawatū River Loop

Try something different and kayak on the Manawatū River Loop or if you get the timing right, watch local waka ama teams training.

Lake Papaitonga

Earn a Kiwi guardian badge at Lake Papaitonga

Levin Adventure Playground

Legendary with families all over the North Island, the adventure park is a wide expanse of fun play equipment for all ages. Complete with a flying fox and miniature train - the kids won’t want to leave the best playground on State Highway 1 .

Levin Skate Park or Waitārere Beach

Drop in at the Levin Skate Park or Waitārere Beach half pipe

Manawatū River Estuary 

Learn to spot some native and rare birds at the Manawatū River Estuary 

Ōhau Farmers' Markets

Visit the Foxton Beach, Manakau or Ōhau Farmers' Markets

Pick Blueberries - Waikawa Beach

Pick your own blueberries at Waikawa Beach

Shannon’s Toy Circus

Discover the magical world of toys at Shannon’s Toy Circus

Shirley’s Strawberry Farm, Levin

Pick your own strawberries at Shirley’s Strawberry Farm, Levin

Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum

Discover New Zealand's largest collection of steam engines at the Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum

Waikawa Beach

Build a sandcastle at Waikawa Beach

Waiopehu Scenic Reserve

Enjoy the beautiful native bush at Waiopehu Reserve

Waitārere Beach Four Square

Get a Foxton Fizz icecream spider at the famous Waitārere Beach Four Square

De Molen Windmill

Take a self-guided tour of the De Molen Windmill

Levin Aquatic Centre

Enjoy the hydroslide at the Levin Aquatic Centre

MAVtech museum

Uncover over 100 years of audiovisual history at the MAVtech museum

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom

Play some board games or do a jigsaw puzzle at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Youth Space

Have a game of ping pong, air hockey, or foosball at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Youth Space