Fordell, New Zealand

Fordell
Paloma Gardens
Interactive map of Fordell
Coordinates: 39°57′38″S 175°12′17″E / 39.960543°S 175.204711°E / -39.960543; 175.204711
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictWhanganui District
CommunityWhanganui Rural Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District Council
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
 • Mayor of WhanganuiAndrew Tripe
 • Whanganui MPCarl Bates
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total
7.32 km2 (2.83 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
168
 • Density23.0/km2 (59.4/sq mi)

Fordell is a rural community in the Whanganui District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on the Marton-New Plymouth railway line east of Kaitoke and north of Whangaehu.

Paloma Gardens in Fordell is a private garden rated by the New Zealand Gardens Trust as "Significant". The American horror film X, directed by Ti West and starring Mia Goth, was filmed in the area.