Newspaper clipping Photograph of Angela Jacob a pioneer of Apiti.

Information on pioneering in Apiti - The first butter manufactured

Written by Mr H. Miller

The service began at 10am and at 10.15 there was a fly over featuring a Spitfire. A parade featuring a pipe band and the fire service. Apiti school children were among some who lay wreaths

A 1.5 metre wooden stag has bee erected in early 2019 on the main road into Apiti. Crafted by Errol McKay the wooden stag represents the generations of wild game hunters the town has welcombed into its settlement in 1886. Under the stag was lies an old Maire tree, which was found on the bank of the Oroua River. Apiti has been known as the gateway to the Ruahine Ranges. Deer culling began in the area in the early 1900's to stop over-grazing in surrounding forests. Hunters crafted tracks and huts throughout the ranges in the winter before hunting deer in the Autumn.

Postcard: Greetings from Apiti

Limestone Creek Cave, Apiti. One of Manawatu's best kept secrets. Travel up Table Flat Road and on towards Sixtus Lodge to discover a hidden secret accessible glow-worm caves at the Limestone Creek Reserve. You will find a sign post on the right-hand side of the road directing you to the caves. Adult Section Entry

Photograph taken from the banks of the Oroua River, just below the new Apiti Bridge Adult entry

Photograph taken on Oroua Valley Road going towards Apiti township. Adult entry.

Taken Winter 2017 from the Apiti lookout, which is situated north of Kimbolton. Looking across to the Ruahine Ranges

Looking down on Apiti. Showing the back of the Apiti Tavern, Apiti Garage, Apiti Church, Apiti Hall

Apiti and Districts Centennial 1888-1986 monument. 'We salute our pioneers'

Makoura Lodge was established in 1998. The Lodge was built with as many local materials as possible. The Lodge features Macrocarpa timber, milled from the property and rocks out of the nearby Coal Creek River for stone work. The impressive open log fire surround and bar top are made from a Totara log that survived a scrub fire on the property. . The historic library, which guests can enjoy, is part of Hugh’s Great Grandfathers collection, who was a school teacher at Kimbolton School, studied law, became a solicitor and taught himself 11 languages! In 1903 the original Homestead was built by McIntyre brothers - Hugh and Jack. This stands today as “Glenluce” and was named after Glenluce in Galloway, Scotland. The house was built mainly from Totara trees grown and milled on the farm. Hugh and Jack's father lived in Wanganui and would often come down to give them a helping hand with the house. Being a joiner he was responsible for a lot of the finer details inside Glenluce, such as the beautiful Totara fire surround. Whilst this was being built the McIntyre’s lived in a Whare, built in 1896. This building still stands today and is used as the horse stables for the Horse Trekking. Stay at Glenluce Homestead. Taken from www.makouralodge.co.nz