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What to do and see in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, North Island: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand including St Joseph's Church, De Molen, Windmill, Durie Hill Memorial Tower, Tangiwai Rail Disaster Memorial, Cameron Blockhouse, Te Porere Redoubt, William Birch Pools, Anzac Park, War Memorial Hall.
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1. St Joseph's Church
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
St Joseph's Church Hiruhārama/Jerusalem is known as New Zealand's most photographed church. The first church was destroyed by fire in 1888, so this is the second church building on the site. In 1992 it was given a 'B' rating by the NZ Historic Places Trust. The Sisters of Compassion have been present at Jerusalem since 1883 when Suzanne Aubert established a convent school. They are kaitiaki (guardians) of the church, old convent, and grounds, and have always worked in partnership with the local tangata whenua. The old convent has good facilities for independent (self-catering) groups, including showers and large community rooms. Accommodation is dormitory style, with single beds, a cot and bassinet. There are up to 20 beds. Please bring your own bed linen / sleeping bags. Catering is not provided so please bring your own food. There is a per night charge
Reviewed By yas4321
Finally at the age of 71...I have been lucky enough to travel down the beautiful Whanganui River Road and visit St. Joseph's Church in Jerusalem...stunning Church!
2. De Molen, Windmill
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Our Dutch name “De Molen” translates to “the Mill”. In the Netherlands, the country of windmills, a molen is, by default, a windmill with its type only specified if it is not wind driven. De Molen was built, and is run, by volunteers under the management of The Foxton Windmill Trust Inc., a charitable society.Plans and specifications were obtained from the Netherlands and de Molen is, apart from alterations made to conform with New Zealand building codes, an exact replica of a 17th century Dutch flourmill.Equipped with the latest design composite millstones,
Reviewed By ozkiwis2016 - Lower Hutt, New Zealand
The operating windmill milling maize rye wheat spelt built 2003 a exact replica of a 17th century Dutch windmill the view from the 3rd level is well worth climbing the steep stairs.
3. Durie Hill Memorial Tower
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By SLRobinsonNZ - Whanganui, New Zealand
We regularly visit the Tower, every school holidays. The grandkids have the energy to make the climb and I stagger along behind them. At least when they reach the top before I get there they can't come to any harm as it has a 'cage' over the top of it. We love looking at the fantastic view and identifying places we know. If you are from out of town, use the historic elevator to get to the top of the hill. There is an earth cache at the Tower (for geocachers) and a Munzee at the top of the elevator. There are great things to photograph at the bottom of the elevator.
4. Tangiwai Rail Disaster Memorial
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
A touching and very interesting memorial near the state highway, to the horrific train crash that occurred on Christmas Eve 1953 when the Wellington-Auckland night express train came off a damaged railway bridge into the river. This was caused by a huge wall of water (lahar) from the nearby Mt Ruapehu volcano. 151 were killed.
Reviewed By 20carolj - Palmerston North, New Zealand
It is hard to describe how one feels entering this site.To put yourself in that moment on Xmas eve 1953 when a huge wall of water from Mt Ruapehu ferociously washed away train carriages and its unsuspecting passengers. Reading the detailed information boards is sobering . On site there are toilets. RIP
5. Cameron Blockhouse
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By SLRobinsonNZ - Whanganui, New Zealand
As a geocacher, I get to discover lots of interesting sites such as the blockhouse. There is a nice park ‘n grab geocache there and it is a great place to stop, stretch your legs and learn some of the local history. Definite worth a visit.
6. Te Porere Redoubt
7. William Birch Pools
8. Anzac Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
9. War Memorial Hall
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
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