For longer adventures, try one of our many great accommodation options.
Explore the heart of the city from the beautiful inner city park – The Square. Here you’ll discover historic buildings, bars, cafes, restaurants, all kinds of shops, the city’s library, museums, art galleries and i-SITE Palmerston North Visitor Centre.
City Library (external website)
Museum (external website)
i-SITE Palmerston North Visitor Centre (external website)
Nature lovers and families will enjoy the many parks and scenic walks. Victoria Esplanade Gardens on Fitzherbert Avenue is a ‘must see’. The 19 hectares of gardens feature spectacular plant displays, an international rose trial garden, aviaries, a nature trail, a fernery, conservatory, walkways, mini railway, a children’s playground, paddling pool, an education centre, a café and free electric barbecues.
The Turitea campus of Massey University in Palmerston North is also worth a visit to see the stunning gardens and to take a stroll on one of the many walk ways.
Massey University (external website)
Even in wet weather there are plenty of things to see and do. Ideas include Te Manawa – science centre, museum and art gallery; The New Zealand Rugby Museum, Daytona Indoor Raceway, Leisureplex, The Lido Aquatic Centre, Bowlarama, and City Rock Indoor Climbing Gym to name a few.
Te Manawa (external website)
The New Zealand Rugby Museum (external website)
Daytona (external website)
Leisureplex (external website)
The Lido Aquatic Centre (external website)
City Rock Indoor Climbing Gym