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FOXTON TOWNSHIP - TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
worth a visit - (Admission charges apply.)

Our attractions can not be viewed in a hurry. You must give some thought to your available time.
Just think of 1 hour at each - You need 8 hours !
- Then consider all the Free Attractions and Activities, and the Beach -



De Molen - (authentic Dutch Windmill),

Main Street. This full size operating Dutch Windmill is open to the public
7 days a week between 10am and 4pm allowing visitors to experience a little of Holland.
Tours of the upper levels and working parts of the Mill are conducted.
Souvenirs and "milled flours" are available for purchase.
This is a must see attraction. The Windmill is also home to the local Information Centre.
Contact details: - Ph: (06) 363 5601 - Fax: (06) 363 6948
email: demolenfoxton@xtra.co.nz
Click here to visit our website : www.windmill.org.nz




FLAX STRIPPER
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Located in Main Street at the rear of the Windmill. A tour of this museum includes
seeing the machinery in operation and includes a newsreel video from the 1940's.
A photographic display shows the production of carpets and woolpacks from flax.
This working machinery is still put to practical use with flax being stripped
for people who want fibre for furniture-making, packing and Maori crafts.
Foxton was home to a number of Flax Mills situated on the Manawatu riverbank.
Open Daily 1pm - 3pm, group tours by arrangement.
Closed: - Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day.
Contact Tony Hunt: (06) 363 6846 or email : tony_and_judith@xtra.co.nz



HORSE DRAWN TRAM
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Located at the Tram Station Tearooms, Main Street. This is a replica of 1880's public transport.
It is usually operating on the streets of Foxton on Sundays (weather permitting).
Pulled by two Clydsdale Horses, this is a ride enjoyed by all ages.
Enjoy a scenic and educational trip as you ride through the historic streets of Foxton.
The Tram can be booked for group tours, private functions and events.
Contact : - Jim White (06) 363 7427




MANAWATU PRINT
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6 Main Street. Manawatu Print is not just a Museum, it is in fact a working business.
But it surely is historical. It was here in 1878 that the Manawatu Herald set up
its permanent home and continued to be printed until 1963.
Contact details: - Proprietor: John Read.
Phone: (06) 363 8034 or (06) 363 8088. email : ManPrint@xtra.co.nz
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4pm. Sat/Sun by appointment.




MAVTECH (Audio Visual Museum)
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Located in Avenue Road, North end of Main Street. This museum houses
one of the most extensive collections of audio and visual equipment.
Incorporating a Movie Theatre, it utilizes old carbon arc movie projectors. This museum is usually open on Weekend afternoons and may also be booked for private functions and tours.
Bookings and Enquiries: Phone the museum: (06) 363 5910
or Bob / Jan Saunders: 027 584 9082, a/h (06)363 6669
Email the museum: mavtech@xtra.co.nz : or Email Bob / Jan: jl.saunders@xtra.co.nz



Museum of Foxton History

Located in Main Street, on the corner of Avenue Road. Originally the main Court building,
it displays documents and articles of Foxton's historic past.
Foxton has a very long history and the museum is well worth a visit.
The museum is open on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm and at other times by arrangement.
Contact: - Ian Rotherham (06) 363 7144 or email tony_and_judith@xtra.co.nz


Trolley Bus Museum


Located in Main Street. Electrical lines have been installed on
some of the streets of Foxton to give you the experience of riding in
a long forgotten mode of New Zealand transport,
"The Electric Trolley Bus."






Foxton Pools

Situated at Easton Park, Main Street, the pools include a 33 metre outdoor pool, a 25 metre indoor pool and toddlers playpool. Get yourself and your family in the swim. This is the ideal place for all the family.
We've got the water, the toys, the fun and games so bring the kids and enjoy.
Children under 8 must be actively supervised by a caregiver 16 years or over.
Open daily from 1 November - 30 April : 11 am to 6 pm






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FOXTON TOWNSHIP - FREE ACTIVITIES


Awahou Board Walk

Located at the Northern end of the River Loop Reserve next to the Awahou Indoor Bowls building,
is a boardwalk that has been established for access through some of the riverbanks unique plant life.
This boardwalk on the banks of the original Manawatu River Loop is a project of
'Keep Foxton Beautiful', and has been constructed with the help of many local citizens.
At the time the boardwalk was constructed they resolved to replace the existing
exotic vegetation with native bush. Some native fauna had already begun to colonize the area.
While in need of some tender loving care the walkway continues to provide a pleasant ramble
and view of the original Manawatu River adjacent to the old railway line. It is a very relaxing and beautiful walkway.



Historical Points - walk

Town Centre. Main St, Harbour St and environs.
You will see signs like this in various parts of the town.
They each display a picture and description.
Each sign includes a location map - follow these around 28 points of interest.







Manawatu River Loop Reserve;

Harbour Street ( 1 block West of Main Street) The River that runs through Foxton
was once the main transport artery for early 1800 settlers.
A wharf was located here as well a train station.
The years of silt build-up has reduced the width and depth,
but through the commitment of many people, the river is poised to come alive again.
This will become one of Foxtons most utilized attractions. See it today
before the ravages of time have been erased.
Today the major source of the water for the area is stormwater from the Foxton town system, but the loop does retain the tidal flow from the main river.
The surrounding land is inundated at Spring Tides and when the Motua Floodway is opened.



Mural View - walk


View further information. http://foxtonmurals.library.org.nz/index.html

The murals are located at the rear of the Windmill and throughout the Town Centre.
Contact the Murals Committee for further Information
M Bowler (sec) (06) 363 8308 or Ivan George (06) 363 7465







Seaview Gardens Reserve


Seaview Gardens are situated at the southern entry to Main Street,
bounded by SH1, Union St and Harbour St. The gardens contain native trees
in a hilltop park, with extensive views of the surrounding town and rural areas.
This area up and around the water tower was once called Ferry Hill.
People used to walk up the hill to watch the ferries go across the river below
and to watch the ships enter the river entrance at the Manawatu Heads (Foxton Beach).






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FOXTON BEACH - FREE ACTIVITIES

Ocean Beach

Swimming / Surfing / Fishing
The Beach provides an opportunity for distance walking - Himatangi (10km), or even as far as Tangimoana (19km).
Remember - the Beach is a Highway - watch out for vehicular traffic.




Holben Reserve


Spanning the Western end of Seabury Avenue this Playground and Picnic Area
incorporates a Skate Board area and Tennis Courts
plus a walkway through the reclaimed low lying area adjacent.






Jones Playground and Beach Lookout


Situated off Seabury Avenue opposite the Service Station, this playground named
after local resident 'Llew Jones' provides a safe haven for family groups to enjoy
a bit of relaxation and to climb the steps to the Lookout Point.
(Llew was instrumental in persuading the Council to develop and maintain this area)
Take in the panoramic view of the Tararua Ranges, Town, Farmland, Forests, River and Sea. The Riverfront Walkway commences here.




Manawatu Estuary

The Manawatu Estuary is a well known birding place recognised for the large variety of birds which can be easily seen - 93 species have been identified here! It is the largest estuary on the West Coast of the southern part of the North Island, about 250 ha in all, comprising sand banks and a large area of salt marsh which is fairly inaccessible. For that reason it is home to rare birds and a good breeding place for native fish. The estuary is a feeding ground for a flock of godwits and knots from Alaska and Siberia, and every year a Welcome and Farewell to the Birds is held to give the public a close-up view of the different migratory species. These events are held close to the equinox each March and October.
Contact Joan Leckie 06 368 1277 for details.




Riverfront Walkway


Commencing at 'Jones Playground', at the Eastern end of Hartley Street
you can enjoy the sight of the River and the Manawatu Heads while strolling
(or power-walking if you wish) your way along the top of the 'Stop-Bank'
as far as the 'Holben Reserve'.
From here you can gain access to, and walk along, the river flats (tidal),
around the point, to the 'Surf Club' parking area.




Some suggested walks - circuit commencing at 'Jones Playground / Walkway',
click on the map for a larger image

Jones Park / Hartley St / Linklater Avenue / Seabury Avenue / Jones Park : 1.5km
Jones Park / Hartley St / Dawick St / Seabury Avenue / Jones Park : 2.5km
Jones Park / Hartley St / Holben Reserve / Seabury Avenue / Jones Park : 3.5km
Jones Park / Hartley St / Holben Reserve / River Flat / Surf Club / Seabury Avenue / Jones Park : 7km
HOLBEN RESERVE CIRCUIT
River Flats / Beach / Surf Club / Ocean Beach Rd / Holben Parade : 4km




Wharf and Launching Ramp

Accessed from Hartley Street, these facilities are provided and maintained
by the members of the 'Manawatu Marine Boating Club'.
Charges for the use of the Ramp apply to non-members.
Further information may be obtained from the signs displayed.
The adjacent Club buildings are also home to the 'Sailing Club'
and 'Manawatu Volunteer Coastguard'.
Fishing from the wharf is permitted, but remember, all boats have priority.
Lines must be drawn when boats are near.


click here to view the 'Manawatu Marine Boating Club' Live Webcam




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