LEVIN

With a population of 16,000, Levin is the largest town in the Horowhenua district. It’s nestled beneath the magnificent Tararua Ranges at the junction of State Highway One and 57. The town centre provides a wide range of shopping and dining experiences, and close by are a variety of factory shops connected to the clothing industry. The main street is bordered by plane trees, and flower beds are dotted around the town. It has its own library and many touches of beauty including Historic Thompson House which is situated in the botanic gardens and serves as the town’s cultural centre. The temperate climate and fertile soil make it the natural garden of the lower North Island with many orchards, berry farms and market gardens. Road-side stalls provide a variety of fresh, locally grown produce.

Levin is a thriving provincial town with a strong employment base in horticulture, agriculture, and manufacturing, retaining a quality yarn, clothing and design sector, and the commercial/servicing sector.

It also provides the regions' sporting, cultural, recreational and community facilities and activities. Education is well serviced, including two colleges and several tertiary institutions, with a public hospital and several retirement complexes.

Visitor attractions include:

  • a modern multiplex theatre complex
  • indoor aquatic centre
  • adventure playground
  • skatepark
  • public domain that includes rugby, athletics and cycling facilities
  • a unique adventure playground next to the Visitor Information Centre
  • tramping in the nearby Tararua Ranges
  • rowing and yachting at Lake Horowhenua
  • international sports
  • hockey turf
  • golf
  • beaches
  • various arts, crafts, antique and cultural experiences.

For those wanting conference venues with that rural atmosphere, there are plenty to choose from the formal to outdoor activity and team building experience. A wide range of accommodation oppportunities are also available for visitors. 

Map of Levin  
Accommodation   
Eating Out 
Museums & Galleries
Parks & Reserves
Outdoor Activities
Levin Library