A well-formed gravel road climbing to a lookout on Wharite Peak in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, well worth the trip up on a clear day for sweeping coast-to-coast views. From the summit you can pick out the towns below, including Palmerston North and Woodville, and a cluster of radio towers makes for an interesting landmark near the top. This is an easy, undemanding route — a good one for newcomers cutting their teeth — and reasonable ground clearance is the main requirement, with a few mild ruts and potholes closer to the summit worth a glance in a low car or SUV. The exposed summit can be windy and fog over fast, so pick a fine day for the best of it. The night views over the lit-up towns are a treat too.