A Historic Display has been established on the site of a Hydro Power Station on the Mangawharaiki Stream. It is also possible to follow part of the Old Main Truck Railway line and view a disused tunnel. Hunterville George Hunter founded Hunterville in 1884. Hunterville is a small but thriving community in the foothills forming the gateway to the central plateau of New Zealand. Unlike modern city shopping, passing shoppers have the opportunity to view Hunterville's merchandise in a friendly country atmosphere.
Outlying areas offer a wide diverse range of places to visit and leisure activities to pursue.
There are historical buildings, scenic vistas, native bush reserves, garden walks, sporting facilities and many other attractions appealing to anybody wishing to experience country life in New Zealand Taihape Taihape, with a district population of 2900, serves a large farming area, and is the northern gateway to the Rangitikei. State Highway One has picnic tables a rotunda and attractive rose gardens. The Show Grounds have a Sports Oval, a tennis court, squash courts, bowling greens and covered swimming pool, picnic tables and a children's play. Another well-shaded picnic area can be found two kilometres south of Taihape on State Highway One. The town hall is home to the Rangitikei Information Centre - Taihape.