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Mountains to Sea – Mangapurua Track (Updated) – Open For Discovery – Discover Whanganui

Mountains to Sea

Mangapurua Track

journey through dramatic bluffs and native forest on 'North Island's best' track!

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One of Aotearoa's most iconic rides is open from 21st October - 6th June. Journey back in time through a remote, long-deserted valley to the mystical Whanganui River.

The tracks can be walked or  biked from either direction and when combined with a jet boat ride on the Whanganui River, create a unique tramping or biking and boating circuit.

The MOUNTAINS TO SEA CYCLE TRAILS ARE RICH IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL  HERITAGE; STARTING ON THE SLOPES OF A LIVE VOLCANO AND TRAVELLING THROUGH TWO NATIONAL PARKS, ROLLING HILL COUNTRY AND REMOTE GORGES BEFORE REACHING A SPECTACULAR FINALE AT THE BEAUTIFUL TASMAN SEA.