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Ruahine

New Zealand, Manawatu-Wanganui

Ruahine

LocationNew Zealand, Manawatu-Wanganui
RegionManawatu-Wanganui
TypeForest Park
Coordinates-39.7500°, 176.1667°
Established1976
Area952.68
Nearest CityPalmerston North (50 km)
Major CityPalmerston North (50 km)

About Ruahine

Stretches approximately 100km from the Taruarau River to the Manawatu Gorge, forming part of the North Island's mountain backbone. Features red beech forests, sub-alpine shrublands and high rainfall events. The range rises abruptly and is relatively narrow, creating dramatic terrain.