The Manawatu Gorge (in Maori Te Apiti, meaning 'The Narrow Passage') runs between the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges of the North Island of New Zealand, linking the Manawatu and Hawke's Bay regions. It lies to the northeast of Palmerston North - its western end is near the small town of Ashhurst, its eastern end is close to the town of Woodville. The Ruahine Range (often referred to as the Ruahine Ranges) is one of several mountain ranges in the North Island of New Zealand which form a ridge running parallel with the east coast of the island between East Cape and Wellington. ... The Tararua Range (often referred to as the Tararua Ranges) is one of several mountain ranges in the North Island of New Zealand which form a ridge running parallel with the east coast of the island between East Cape and Wellington. ... The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, the other being the South Island. ... Manawatu is a district in the Manawatu-Wanganui region in the North Island of New Zealand. ... Hawkes Bay is a region of New Zealand. ... Palmerston North is a city in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. ... Ashhurst is a small town in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealands North Island. ... Woodville is a small town in the southern North Island of New Zealand. ...

Wind Farm, Ruahine Range, Manawatu Gorge

The Manawatu Gorge is significant because, unlike most gorges, the Manawatu River runs directly through the surrounding ranges from one side to the other. This was caused by the ranges moving upwards at the same time as the gorge was eroded by the river, instead of the more usual erosion of an already existing range. Download high resolution version (1544x1024, 712 KB)Windfarm - Manawatu Gorge, Palmerston North, New Zealand File links The following pages link to this file: Palmerston North Manawatu Gorge ... Download high resolution version (1544x1024, 712 KB)Windfarm - Manawatu Gorge, Palmerston North, New Zealand File links The following pages link to this file: Palmerston North Manawatu Gorge ... The Manawatu River is a major river of the southern North Island of New Zealand. ...

The road through the Manawatu Gorge was completed in 1872, and acts as the primary link between the two sides of the lower North Island. It is sometimes closed by slips, especially in inclement weather. A rail connection was also established on the opposite wall of the gorge; it was completed in 1891. Jump to: navigation, search 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A landslide is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls, deep failure of slopes, and shallow debris flows, see flow. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

A tramping track, the Manawatu Gorge Track, runs parallel to the gorge through native bush. In New Zealand, long distance walking or hiking is known as tramping. ... Jump to: navigation, search Look up bush on Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...