Guidebook for Palmy
Food Scene
Loads of places to eat. The closest being a great bar with excellent food called Hilltop at Summerhill- 10 minutes drive.
Such amazing food, one of the best in town. If its a special occasion go here!
6 locals recommend
Table 188 Kitchen & Bar
2 The SquareSuch amazing food, one of the best in town. If its a special occasion go here!
Mark the chef is a perfectionist with his food. The latest South American/ Latin / Spanish tapas and best restaurant in town.
Comida Vino
Mark the chef is a perfectionist with his food. The latest South American/ Latin / Spanish tapas and best restaurant in town.
Sightseeing
Te Apiti Wind Farm
Unique!
In the centre of the Esplanade. Lose a half or whole day here taking in everything there is on offer. Great for families, couples and anyone really!!
Dugald MacKenzie rose breeding centre
In the centre of the Esplanade. Lose a half or whole day here taking in everything there is on offer. Great for families, couples and anyone really!!
Shopping
New World Aokautere
200 Ruapehu DrHas everything you will need.
Great shopping at The Plaza and The Square. Visit The Esplanade if you are more active and like a walk by the river. There are lots and lots of great cafe's in Palmy too.
Palmerston North City
Great shopping at The Plaza and The Square. Visit The Esplanade if you are more active and like a walk by the river. There are lots and lots of great cafe's in Palmy too.
Drinks & Nightlife
It has good food (can be expensive), good beer and often has live music.
16 locals recommend
Brew Union Brewing Co
41 Broadway AveIt has good food (can be expensive), good beer and often has live music.
Weddings
Hewitts Homestead
310 Hewitts RdContact HH to organise your wedding before arrival
City advice
Getting around
Public transport is not the best!
Hire a car, scooter or grab an Uber