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Marton

Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand · Oceania

About Marton

Marton is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Bulls, 24km from Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon.

Marton is a town located in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. With a population of 5,740, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Marton sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marton to your route.

About Marton

Marton (Māori: Tutaenui) is a town in the Rangitikei district of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is situated 35 kilometres southeast of Whanganui and 40 kilometres northwest of Palmerston North. Ngāti Apa are tangata whenua for the Marton area. The town of Marton is the largest in the

Read more Rangitikei district, and began life as a private township in 1866, when shop and housing sections were sold at auction by local landowners. The town had 5,730 residents as of June 2025. Marton has always been a service town for the fertile farming lands of the lower Rangitikei Rivers flood plains. Butter, wool, and flour have been among its agricultural products. The arrival of the railway in 1878 led to rapid growth in the area, which soon added industries such as engineering, sawmilling, and textile production to its economy.

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Where is Marton located?

Marton is located in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -40.0692 latitude, 175.3782 longitude.

What is the population of Marton?

Marton has a population of approximately 5,740 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
5,740
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Manawatu-Wanganui
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-40.0692, 175.3782

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

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Worth the detour from Marton

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon

A New Zealand circuit near Feilding renamed for Formula One driver Chris Amon, running since 1973 and a fixture of the Toyota Racing Series that launched several F1 careers.

24 km · about 30 min drive

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