Family Friendly

Rangitīkei offers room to roam and plenty of opportunities to swap screens for fresh air.

Heading north from Wellington? South from Auckland? Or just piling everyone into the car for a weekend away? Rangitīkei has plenty of reasons to break up the journey.

Stop in one of our towns for a coffee and a fluffy, find a local bakery for something good to eat, or let the kids burn off some energy at one of our parks and playgrounds. Stretch the legs, run the dog at the park in Taihape, explore somewhere new or take a little detour to see what’s down that road.

Across Rangitīkei you'll find parks and playgrounds, easy walks, swimming spots, museums and plenty of wide-open spaces. Whether Rangitīkei is your destination or part of the journey, slow down, stretch your legs and give the kids something better to remember than another few hours in the back seat.