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Friday 30 October 3 new
Primary SchoolsAwapuni School (P North)Zone, Roll & School FactsAwapuni School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Forest ParksCoppermine Loop Track Palmerston NorthRuahine Forest Loop with Hawke’s Bay ViewsCoppermine Loop Track near Woodville: an advanced 2–3 hr DOC loop with southern Hawke's Bay views and steep drop-offs. Access, dogs and status.
Primary SchoolsAshhurst SchoolZone, Roll & School FactsAshhurst School's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Thursday 29 October 5 new
Forest ParksCoppermine Track Palmerston NorthRuahine Forest Walk to an Old Copper Mining AreaCoppermine Track near Woodville: a 2 hr advanced DOC forest walk to an old copper mining area. DOC status, dogs and access.
Intermediate SchoolsRoss IntermediateZone, Roll & School FactsRoss Intermediate's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Forest ParksWharite Peak Track Palmerston NorthRuahine Tops Tramp with Views to Kapiti IslandWharite Peak Track near Palmerston North: an advanced 3–4 hr DOC tramp over the southern Ruahine tops. Access, 4WD road, dogs and slip risk.
Intermediate SchoolsPalmerston North IntermediateZone, Roll & School FactsPalmerston North Intermediate's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Forest ParksBurtton’s Track Palmerston NorthTe Araroa Tramp from Scotts Road to Mangahao RoadBurtton's Track near Palmerston North: a 17 km advanced DOC tramp, 6 hr going south, on Te Araroa from Scotts Road to Mangahao Road. Biking and dogs.
Wednesday 28 October 5 new
Intermediate SchoolsMonrad – Te Kura Waenga o TirohangaZone, Roll & School FactsMonrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Nature Reserves and Walking TracksPapaitonga Track Palmerston NorthDay Trip to Lake Waiwiri Lookouts Near LevinPapaitonga Track near Levin: an easy 10–20 min DOC walk to Lake Waiwiri lookouts. Start, dogs and DOC status before you go.
Intermediate SchoolsFeilding IntermediateZone, Roll & School FactsFeilding Intermediate's home zone, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education data.
Bush, Ranges and River ValleysWaiopehu Track Palmerston NorthDay Trip Tramp to Waiopehu Hut in Tararua Forest ParkWaiopehu Track from Poads Road near Levin: an intermediate 4–5 hr DOC tramp up a forested ridge to Waiopehu Hut. Water, dogs and hut details.
Composite & Area SchoolsCornerstone Christian SchoolZone, NCEA Results & School FactsCornerstone Christian School's home zone, NCEA results, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education and Education Counts data.
Tuesday 27 October 5 new
Forest WalksKahikatea Walk Palmerston NorthShort Forest Walk Among Pohangina Valley GiantsKahikatea Walk near Palmerston North: an easy 20 min DOC forest walk among giant kahikatea in the Pohangina Valley. Start, dogs and who it suits.
Secondary SchoolsTararua CollegeZone, NCEA Results & School FactsTararua College's home zone, NCEA results, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education and Education Counts data.
Nature Reserves and Walking TracksBeehive Creek Walkway Palmerston NorthSummer Creek Walk in the Pohangina ValleyBeehive Creek Walkway near Palmerston North: an easy to intermediate 2–3 hr DOC creek-bed walk. Where to start, stream crossings and no dogs.
Secondary SchoolsSt Peter’s College (Palmerston North)Zone, NCEA Results & School FactsSt Peter's College's home zone, NCEA results, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education and Education Counts data.
Forest WalksTe Arapiki o Tawhaki Palmerston NorthDay Trip Forest Loop at Pūkaha Mount BruceTe Arapiki o Tawhaki at Pūkaha: a 2 hr, 4 km DOC forest loop graded easy to intermediate, entered via the wildlife centre. Fee, hours and dogs.
Monday 26 October 5 new
Secondary SchoolsQueen Elizabeth CollegeZone, NCEA Results & School FactsQueen Elizabeth College's home zone, NCEA results, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment, from Ministry of Education and Education Counts data.
Gorge WalksBallance Loop Track Palmerston NorthEasy Family Bush Loop at the Manawatu GorgeBallance Loop Track near Palmerston North: an easy 15–30 min DOC bush loop at the Manawatu Gorge. Grade, dogs, start and DOC status.
Secondary SchoolsPalmerston North Girls’ High SchoolZone, NCEA Results & School FactsPalmerston North Girls' High School's home zone, NCEA results, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment.
Beaches and Coastal EscapesŌtaki Beach Palmerston NorthSwimming, Surf Patrols and Water QualityŌtaki Beach on the Kāpiti Coast has summer surf patrols, a Good LAWA water quality grade and toilets, parking and a barbecue near the surf club.
Secondary SchoolsPalmerston North Boys’ High SchoolZone, NCEA Results & School FactsPalmerston North Boys' High School's home zone, NCEA results, roll, Equity Index, ERO report and enrolment.