Last Updated: 26th Jan 2025
Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park
Submitted by Rosie Rochester
Last Updated: 26th Jan 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 8 ?
7.1km
25m
25m
70m
Last Updated: 26th Jan 2025
Submitted by Rosie Rochester
Last Updated: 26th Jan 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 6 ?
Gnarl Factor: 8 ?
7.1km
25m
25m
70m
Urban fringe
Combo
Totally/mostly flat
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Riverside
Open farmlands
Open ridges/tops
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +0.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -0.5%
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Follow the trail south through Kowhai Park, cross over Rata Street and the trail continues on next to the Bridge. Its a lovely lime and gravel path that meanders along next to the stream, past Manfield racing track, with lovely views of farmland for a few km until you reach Kitchener park (Awahuri forest). Do the Board walk loop first (yellow trail on the sign), then the dirt trail loop (white trail) that goes next to the stream. When you arrive at the carpark turn left and head up the gravel road next to the Marae style Shelter and this takes you back to the dirt stream path. Turn right when you arrive back at the stream to follow the trail back again to the start.
The Kitchener Park loop is an absolute gem in the Manawatu that takes you past the tallest kowhai tree in New Zealand, 800-year-old kahikatea and an abundance of other natives. Its a hidden treasure.
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Plenty of off-street parking and toilets
1 km
3 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Perfect throughout.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Beanie/thermal headwear, First aid kit, Cellphone, Crampons / microspikes (for winter conditions)
There is water available at Kowhai Park and Kitchener Park
After a lot of rain the white trail at kitchener park will be very muddy so the boardwalk would be good in these condtions
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Needed a chill morning run/walk to blow off some Saturday night party cobwebs when I was staying in Feilding and this ticked all the boxes. Central location, easy trail and pretty forest. Some of the outer white loop is closed now to allow for regeneration but I just ran all the trails that were there and had a great time!
January 26
ZM
I really enjoyed this busy little trail. Great for the whole family with lots to see along the way. Stopped and watched cars racing around Mansfield, chatted to dog walkers, checked out the impressive old trees in the reserve.
July 26, 2020
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