Palmerston North

Palmerston North is a student town, home to Massey University and the National Rugby Museum. Palmerston North is well populated with shops, restaurants and accommodation. Nearby Feilding is 14 times winner of 'New Zealand's Most Beautiful Town'. With a fully restored Edwardian-style town centre and a proud population of 13,000, pretty Feilding is the heart of rural Manawatu.

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 Palmerston North Square at night - Manawatu  Palmerston North City Council

 Hotel Room Inside Accommodation   © Dan Harrelson via Flickr

Palmerston North

Accommodation

Palmerston North boasts a number of hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and backpackers suitable for every traveller.

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Palmerston North

Activities

Browse through the diverse range of activities on offer in this area. There are many to choose from, find your favourite!  

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What to do in Palmerston North

  • Visit Palmerston North's famous National Rugby Museum
  • Snap some photos of the city's iconic clock tower
  • Relax with a picnic in Palmerston North's town square
  • Enjoy the student-fuelled nightlife!
  • Walk the popular Manawatu Gorge Track

In Fielding

  • Stroll the streets of 'New Zealand's most beautiful town'
  • Take a saleyard tour for an authentic rural experience
  • Get a taste of Feilding at the weekly Farmers' Market
  • Take a wander along the pretty Camellia Walk
  • View some of the many manicured public & private garden

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How do you get to Palmerston North?

  • Travel by Plane
    • Palmerston North International Airport services the Whanganui and Manawatu regions with regular flights from New Zealand destinations. The airport is just a 10 minute drive from central Palmerston North.
  • Travel by Train
    • Palmerston North is included on the Overlander train journey route. The train travels between Auckland and Wellington and back on a regular basis.
  • Travel by Bus
    • Many national bus networks include Palmerston North in their routes. Local shuttles are also available to transport passengers throughout the region. Palmerston North is serviced by a public bus network.
  • Rent a Vehicle
    • A selection of international rental car companies offer rental services from Palmerston North Airport. Bookings should be made in advance.