Horowhenua district, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Places to visit near Levin

Levin is a town in Horowhenua district, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, home to about 19,789 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 139 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Manawatu Estuary (21 km), Rangiātea Church (22 km) and Otaki Museum (22 km).

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

Levin at a glance

Location
Horowhenua district, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Population
about 19,789
Coordinates
40.6333° S, 175.2750° E
Places within 50 km
194 (13 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

Top places to visit near Levin

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Levin

147 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Levin. The closest is Spion Kop (11 km); the best-known is Tararua Range (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Levin

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Levin. The closest is Papaitonga Scenic Reserve (5 km); the best-known is Manawatu Estuary (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Levin

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Levin. The closest is Lake Horowhenua (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Levin

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Levin. The closest is Manakau War Memorial (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Levin

8 churches within 100 km of Levin. The closest is Saint John the Baptist Church (5 km); the best-known is Rangiātea Church (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Levin

7 parks within 100 km of Levin. The closest is Pharazyn Reserve (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Levin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Levin
  2. 4 km Lake Horowhenua · lake, Kāpiti Coast
  3. 18 km Manawatu Estuary · nature spot, Horowhenua
  4. 38 km Tararua Range · viewpoint, Horowhenua
  5. 37 km Otaki Museum · museum, Kāpiti Coast
  6. 1 km Rangiātea Church · church, Kāpiti Coast
  7. 22 km Back to Levin

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Levin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints139147Spion Kop (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2025Papaitonga Scenic Reserve (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1414Lake Horowhenua (4 km)
    Forts & heritage410Manakau War Memorial (13 km)
    Churches38Saint John the Baptist Church (5 km)
    Parks37Pharazyn Reserve (38 km)
    Museums35Otaki Museum (22 km)
    Waterfalls55Dowling Falls (18 km)
    Treks12Burn Hut Loop (24 km)
    Beaches & coast12Peka Peka Beach (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Whirokino Cut (19 km)

    Levin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Levin?

    Manawatu Estuary (nature spot, about 21 km), Rangiātea Church (church, about 22 km), Otaki Museum (museum, about 22 km), Tararua Range (viewpoint, about 22 km), Lake Horowhenua (lake, about 4 km), Tararua Forest Park (nature spot, about 25 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 139 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Levin?

    Spion Kop, about 11 km by road; Ōhau Gorge (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Levin?

    Papaitonga Scenic Reserve, about 5 km by road; Kohitere Scenic Reserve (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Levin?

    Lake Horowhenua, about 4 km by road; Lake Papaitonga (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Levin?

    Start in Levin, visit Lake Horowhenua, then Manawatu Estuary, then Tararua Range, then Otaki Museum, then Rangiātea Church, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Levin?

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

    Towns near Levin

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