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Visit the wind farm

Visit the wind farm, Ashhurst

 stevemt Says:  There is a wind farm situated on the ranges above Ashhurst, and also on the adjoining Tararua Ranges. They can be seen from the viewing platform in Ashhurst at the domain.Go for a drive over the saddle rd and visit the wind farm, its an interesting sight indeed. 

Drive the round trip through the gorge

Drive the round trip through the gorge, Ashhurst

 stevemt Says:  Why not have a 1/2 day trip and drive through the Manawatu george to Woodville on the eastern side of the gorge. There are some great 2nd hand/antique shops there and also a great cheese factory.After shopping and eating, drive back via the saddle road to Ashhurst and stop... 

Drive up the Pohangina Valley.

Drive up the Pohangina Valley., Ashhurst

 stevemt Says:  This is a very scenic drive that you can take that is enjoyable. There is much to see and are various picinic spots tucked away. There are also some really nice places selling afternoon teas, (and the normal country pubs or course.) 

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 This is a very scenic drive that you can take that is enjoyable. There is much to see and are various picinic spots tucked away. There are also some really nice... 

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A sleepy hollow (but growing)

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 Ashurst is a quiet country town, nestled under the Ruahine ranges. The main street Cambridge Ave is also the main road to the Pohangina Valley. Ashhurst was named for Lord Ashhurst, who owned land... 

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