kawhatau valley outdoor lodge and education centre, mangaweka, new zealand

The area surrounding Mangweka provides an outdoor adventure playground like no other. It is defined by steep hill country and the beautiful Ruahine Ranges. The valleys and rivers from the ranges spill over to outline the countryside with unique and diverse features. A 30 minutes drive from Mangaweka through this spectacular countryside gets you to Kawhatau Valley and the Kawhatau Outdoor Centre, an ideal base to explore this playground.