What To See And Do in the Horowhenua District Levin, and the wider Horowhenua District (includes Foxton and Shannon), has only short distances between mountains, bush, lakes and beaches, and offers a varied outdoor lifestyle with a real holiday atmosphere. There is/are: Safe swimming beaches An Adventure Park with free recreational facilites for all age groups, a kiosk, toilets and a separate dog rest/exercise area  Many well defined bush and reserve walkways Lot's of wetlands, parks and reserves, including Lakes Horowhenua and Papaitonga  Sporting and leisure activities to suit all tastes A number of specialist museums, including the Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum de Molen Foxton (The Windmill), a marvellous example of traditional Dutch 17th century craftsmanship, in the township of Foxton (20 minutes drive north of Levin) The Levin Championship Golf Links down Hokio Beach Road to challenge the best World class white water kayaking and nature reserve at the Mangahao National White Water Centre (20 minutes drive from Levin) Owlcatraz wildlife park in Shannon (15 minutes drive from Levin) with it's large array of New Zealand flora and fauna Murrayfield Clydesdales and gardens Nurseries and garden centers A range of clothing factory shops A large range of restaurants to suit every taste For further information, see the Nature Coast, Enterprise Coast and Horowhenua District Council web sites, or email visitorinfo@horowhenua.govt.nz for more details and contact information