Horowhenua district, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Places to visit near Foxton

Foxton is a town in Horowhenua district, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, home to about 4,780 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 churches. The must-see places are Manawatu Estuary (7 km), Tararua Range (35 km) and All Saints' Anglican Church (36 km).

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Foxton, Manawatū-Whanganui
Foxton, Horowhenua district, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Foxton at a glance

Location
Horowhenua district, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Population
about 4,780
Coordinates
40.4667° S, 175.3000° E
Places within 50 km
189 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Foxton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Foxton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Foxton

143 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Foxton. The closest is Taumata (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Taumata · viewpoint · Horowhenua · ~5 km
  • Oruarongo · viewpoint · Horowhenua · ~6 km
  • Tararua Range · viewpoint · Horowhenua · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Kara · viewpoint · Horowhenua · ~23 km
  • Hurukakariki · viewpoint · Horowhenua · ~24 km
  • Te Paki · viewpoint · Horowhenua · ~25 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Foxton

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Foxton. The closest is Harbour Recreation Reserve (2 km); the best-known is Manawatu Estuary (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Foxton

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Foxton. The closest is Moutoa Floodway (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Foxton

17 churches within 100 km of Foxton. The closest is Saint John the Baptist Church (28 km); the best-known is All Saints' Anglican Church (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Foxton

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Foxton. The closest is Hydrabad Shipwreck (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Foxton

10 parks within 100 km of Foxton. The closest is Victoria Esplanade (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Foxton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Foxton
  2. 4 km Omarupapako / Round Bush Scenic Reserve · nature spot, Horowhenua
  3. 8 km Manawatu Estuary · nature spot, Horowhenua
  4. 5 km Harbour Recreation Reserve · nature spot, Horowhenua
  5. 1 km Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom · museum, Horowhenua
  6. 1 km Oranjehof · museum, Horowhenua
  7. 2 km Back to Foxton

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How to reach Foxton

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Foxton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints108143Taumata (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1934Harbour Recreation Reserve (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2527Moutoa Floodway (8 km)
    Churches1217Saint John the Baptist Church (28 km)
    Forts & heritage813Hydrabad Shipwreck (18 km)
    Parks210Victoria Esplanade (36 km)
    Museums68Oranjehof (2 km)
    Waterfalls67Waterfall Water Supply (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Whirokino Cut (7 km)
    Beaches & coast02Peka Peka Beach (57 km)
    Treks11Burn Hut Loop (30 km)
    Other attractions11Falling Waters (36 km)

    Foxton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Foxton?

    Manawatu Estuary (nature spot, about 7 km), Oranjehof (museum, about 2 km), Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom (museum, about 2 km), Harbour Recreation Reserve (nature spot, about 2 km), Omarupapako / Round Bush Scenic Reserve (nature spot, about 4 km), Taumata (viewpoint, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Foxton?

    189 places on Spotwander: 108 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Foxton?

    Taumata, about 5 km by road; Oruarongo (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Foxton?

    Harbour Recreation Reserve, about 2 km by road; Omarupapako / Round Bush Scenic Reserve (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Foxton?

    Moutoa Floodway, about 8 km by road; Lake Koputara (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Foxton?

    Start in Foxton, visit Omarupapako / Round Bush Scenic Reserve, then Manawatu Estuary, then Harbour Recreation Reserve, then Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, then Oranjehof, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Foxton?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Foxton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Foxton’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Foxton on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.