Makino Road

4WD track in the Manawatu-Whanganui region

Makino Road is a scenic gravel run through the Manawatu that follows the river past some cool cliffs about halfway along.

A gravel road that runs alongside the river for most of its length, so you get water views the whole way. Easy enough going, more of a relaxed drive than anything technical.

The main draw sits about halfway along, where the road cuts in beside some cliffs. Driving right under them is the highlight, worth slowing down for and having a look.

A good one if you're after a quiet scenic run rather than a hard slog. Pull over where it suits and take it all in.

Scenic gravel

Grade

7 km

Distance

1 hrs

Time

River

Environment

Gravel

Surface

North Island

Island

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