Manawatū Trail Bites

Hikers crossing Blacks Bridge Manawatū

Bulls to Mount Lees Reserve

Feb 27, 2025

Distance:  9km

Time:  2 – 2.5hr

Start: Bulls

End:  Mt Lees Reserve

Conveniences: 
At Bulls – Parking, toilets, food and drink.
At Mt Lees Reserve – Parking, toilets, water, kitchenette, picnic tables.

Overview:
This Trail Bite starts at Bulls Bridge and heads south, following quiet country roads, with views of the Rangitikei River, and Tararua and Ruahine Ranges. Wind turbines can also be seen north and south of the Manawatū Gorge. The Trail Bite ends at Mt Lees Reserve where there is a playground, a story walk, information panels, 2.3km loop bush trail, and a colourful display of daffodils in spring. Note: No dogs at Mt Lees Reserve

Grade:  Easy (Flat road walking)

  • The 2.5km bushwalk around the reserve is a good side trip with some impressive specimen trees.
Te Araroa Trail App

The Trail App

Te Araroa – The Trail App is a free app with useful information to guide through hikers along the Te Araroa trail.