Bulls Bridge to Ngaio/Wilsons Road intersection - approx 7km.

Leaving Bulls, follow the footpath on the southwest side of the highway, crossing the bridge over the Rangitikei River.  At the junction of Tangimoana Road, cross State Highway One to Wightmans Road.  From here the route is well marked on posts with Te Araroa logos and chevrons.

Looking south, Wightmans Road gives a good view of the Tararua Range from Palmerston North south, and the wind turbines can be seen north and south of the Manawatu Gorge.  On the left are views of the meandering Rangitikei River.  Passing some of the Ohakea Defence Base outbuildings, continue along Wightmans Road until you reach the intersection with Hurst Road.  Follow along Hurst Road and turn left at the intersection of Hurst Road and Wilsons Road.

Follow this road for about 2km until you reach the Wilsons Road/Ngaio Road intersection where the Ohakea Radar Station is located.

Ngaio/Wilsons Road intersection to Mt Biggs School - approx 5km.

Cross Wilsons Road heading east along Ngaio Road to Mt Lees Reserve.  Originally part of Ngaio Station, which encompassed the area between Feilding and the Rangitikei River, Mt Lees is now a scenic reserve, but the station provides accommodation, morning and afternoon teas, and caters for functions.  The bushwalks around this reserve are a good side trip with some impressive specimen trees.  Further information is available at www.mtlees.co.nz.

Going east, Ngaio Road leads onto the Mt Stewart Halcombe Road.  From this intersection to Sandon Road by Mt Biggs School (approx 1km), the Ruahine Range is visible.

Mt Biggs School to Kowhai Park - approx 7km.

Continue east along Sandon Road for 1.5km, passing Te Rakehou Road, veering south east until you reach the Lees Road intersection.

The trail follows Sandon Road for a further 3.5km, turning into Ranfurly Road, which leads into the suburban area of Feilding.  On Ranfurly Road there are views of both the Ruahine and the Tararua Ranges, windfarms on the ranges, and Kapiti Island on a clear day.

At West Street, turn right for 300m then left into South Street.  Continue for 200m to reach Kowhai Park.

(An interesting walk and alternative to the main trail is from the Lees Road/Sandon Road intersection.  Follow Lees Road to the Awahuri Road intersection, turn right for about 1km and then turn left into Kawakawa Road.  Enter Kitchener Park, follow the boardwalk and walkway beside the Makino Stream and alongside Manfeild, crossing Rimu Street to the Kowhai Park exit to meet the trail on South Street.  This alternative is not marked with Te Araroa signage.)

Outside the Kowhai Park entrance, the Feilding town centre is seen with the clock tower prominent, 600 metres away.

For things to do and other information about Feilding (not misspelt, but named after Colonel Feilding), go to www.feilding.co.nz.