Cousins Reserve, Foxton Beach Two entrances on Cousins Ave, Foxton Beach, Foxton Beach 4185 An old plantation forest with walking and mountain biking tracks, trails through the rear dunes and open grassed areas. A short walk away from the beach. Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve, Trails and Bike Tracks
Ferry Reserve, Foxton Beach Corner of Seabury and Foxton Beach Rd, Foxton Beach, Foxton Beach 4891 A nice, quiet place to walk the dog or enjoy the rural scenery. Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve, Trails and Bike Tracks
Flagstaff Reserve and Jones Playground, Foxton Beach Between 46 and 48 Seabury Ave, Foxton Beach Playground, Foxton Beach 4815 This quaint little reserve has a nautical theme to it. The creek is popular with white baiters, the children’s play area includes an enormous slide and is a sheltered spot for a picnic. Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, Playground, Scenic Reserve, Trails and Bike Tracks
Foxton Beach Foreshore and Surf Club, Foxton Beach Off Ocean Beach/Marine Pde roundabout, Foxton Beach, Foxton Beach 4815 Horowhenua’s best surfing beach and a safe, patrolled swimming spot in summer. Horses allowed but please keep off the dunes. Dogs off leash outside of patrolled swimming areas Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve, Swimming Pools & Water Play, Trails and Bike Tracks
Gladstone Reserve 494 Gladstone Rd, Levin, Levin 5571 A gateway to the Tararuas, a horseshoe shaped reserve, native bush that offers safe swimming in the Ohau River; access to bush walks to Waiopehu huts or link to Te Araroa walkway; 10 mins from town. Tagged as: , Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve
Hank Edwards Reserve and Waikawa Beach Foreshore, Waikawa Beach Beach end of Waikawa Beach Rd, Waikawa Beach, Waikawa Beach 5573 Family picnic spot, with picnic tables, a basketball hoop, a childrens’ playground and an outdoor shower for after your swim. The river is the perfect place for canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Tagged as: , Gardens, Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve, Swimming Pools & Water Play, Trails and Bike Tracks
Hartley St Reserve/Sunset Walkway/Manawatu Estuary, Foxton Beach Hartley St, Foxton Beach, Foxton Beach 4815 Picnic area on the River, just downstream from the Manawatu Marine Boating Club. A lime walkway on top of the rivers stop bank takes you past the world famous ‘Ramsar’ site through to Holben Reserve. Tagged as: , Beaches, Nature, , Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve, Trails and Bike Tracks
Hokio Reserve 2 Tawhiti St, Hokio Beach, Hokio Beach 5571 Sheltered park with a stream that runs alongside, features a childrens’ playground, basketball hoop and BBQs. It’s a great place to end your day at the beach. Dogs off leash except fenced play area. Tagged as: , Beaches, , Parks & Reserves, Playground, Scenic Reserve
Holben / Te Wharangi Reserve, Foxton Beach Corners of Seabury Ave, Nash Pde and Holben Pde, Foxton Beach, Foxton Beach 4185 With ponds, a childrens’ playground, bike skills area, basketball hoop, a skating area and situated close to a café, this a popular family picnic spot in summer. Tagged as: , Parks & Reserves, Playground, Scenic Reserve, Trails and Bike Tracks
Horseshoe Bend Reserve, Tokomaru 186 Tokomaru East Rd, Tokomaru, Tokomaru 4474 There are plenty of bush walks and swimming holes and established trees which make this a lovely shady spot to enjoy a picnic and a swim during the summer months. Tagged as: , Nature, Parks & Reserves, Scenic Reserve