Towns

Woodville

Woodville sits at the junction of three regions – Manawatu, Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa. The town is a popular stop for antique lovers, who enjoy the charming shops packed full of collectables and colonial furniture. Gottfried Lindauer, one of New Zealand’s most famous artists, lived and worked here in the early 1900s. You can visit a replica studio to see copies of his works. Woodville is close to two forest parks – Tararua and Ruahine. Both parks are known for their fishing, hiking and hunting opportunities. At the tiny settlement of Ballance, you can catch a horse-drawn wagon tour to view the awe-inspiring Tararua Wind Farm.
Functional facts: Approx. population 1480, basic shops and services, cafés and restaurants.

Tararua i-SITE Visitor Centre

Visitor Information Centre in Woodville Regional Visitor Information Centre who can offer bookings for travel, accommodation and activities as well as information on New Zealand