A walking track and lookout on Napier Road in Aokautere, on the southeastern edge of Palmerston North, Parahaki Island Lookout carries a 4.5 rating from its two Google reviews. As the name suggests, the reward is a view over the Manawatū River and the low, farmed island the river loops around. Lookouts of this kind trade a modest climb for the best views in the district, so it is worth checking the grade if small legs or stiff knees are coming along. Manawatū pasture and clay turn greasy after rain, and the region's wind is deservedly famous, so a calm, clear morning usually gives the sharpest sightlines. Regulars wear shoes with grip, go early, and treat these short walks as a reason to explore Aokautere's back roads afterwards. For an easy leg-stretch with a proper river view, this lookout is a handy stop for anyone in southern Palmerston North.