Manawatu Gorge New Zealand a Scenic Drive

About 4 times per week I drive the 6.4 kilometers through the scenic Manawatu Gorge located in the North Island of New Zealand on my way to work in Dannevirke and Pahiatua. I shot this view of the Manawatu Gorge as I was coming home the other night. I liked the quality of the light so I decided to stop and take this roadside photo. This image was taken at approximately 7 pm from close to the Ashhurst end (western end) of the gorge.


The Manawatu Gorge is renowned as a unique landform because its river - the Manawatu River flows from one side of a mountain range to the other rather than from a divide, as with most rivers. It is possible to take a jetboat ride down the river rapids or for a slower pace a kayak. Also there is a really nice hike (the Manawatu Gorge Track) which takes about four hours one way and offers spectacular views of the Manawatu Gorge.


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