Guidebook for Palmerston North
Food Scene
And Old English Pub a few minutes walk away that serves good food and live sports broadcasts.
Rose and Crown
743 Main StAnd Old English Pub a few minutes walk away that serves good food and live sports broadcasts.
Within walking distance and open for lunch and dinner and in between. Good food and nice atmosphere
Aqaba
186 Broadway AveWithin walking distance and open for lunch and dinner and in between. Good food and nice atmosphere
Coffee On The Terrace
2 minutes walk so great for brunch. Really good coffee!
Stads Cafe
737A Main StBest Kiwi Style Fish and Chips. Walk over and make your order or phone ahead to pick up
Yummy fresh bread, pastries and coffee and just by the Saturday Farmers Markets. Eat in or takeaway
BABCO - Brick Artisan Bread Company
95 Albert StYummy fresh bread, pastries and coffee and just by the Saturday Farmers Markets. Eat in or takeaway
Closed Monday and Sundays but fantastic food every other day, 3 mins drive or 7 mins walk
16 locals recommend
Nero Restaurant
36 Amesbury StClosed Monday and Sundays but fantastic food every other day, 3 mins drive or 7 mins walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Micro brewery, bar and eatery with a huge range of beer and a buzzing atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Brew Union Brewing Co
41 Broadway AveMicro brewery, bar and eatery with a huge range of beer and a buzzing atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Te Apiti Wind Farm
Go out and get up close to New Zealand's largest wind farm.
Parks & Nature
There are many good hiking trails within easy reach of Palmerston North. Explore the Ruahine and Tararua ranges. The DOC website will have options for everyone.
Department of Conservation - Palmerston North Office
28 North StThere are many good hiking trails within easy reach of Palmerston North. Explore the Ruahine and Tararua ranges. The DOC website will have options for everyone.
A short walk to the local park with free swimming pool, duck pond, play equipment, Velodrome, sports field.
Memorial Park Playground
21 Frederick StA short walk to the local park with free swimming pool, duck pond, play equipment, Velodrome, sports field.
A range of walks available from short loop track to full day there and back. The iconic Manawatu Gorge is now closed to traffic so this is a way to get a look at it. Also get up close to the wind farm.
24 locals recommend
Manawatu Gorge Track - Ashhurst End
1631 Napier RdA range of walks available from short loop track to full day there and back. The iconic Manawatu Gorge is now closed to traffic so this is a way to get a look at it. Also get up close to the wind farm.
Popular park 12 minutes drive towards Ashhurst, featuring campsites, playground, picnic area with BBQ and open green space for sports. Take some of the numerous short bush walks and have a swim in the river. Views of the wind farm
10 locals recommend
Ashhurst Domain
State Highway 3Popular park 12 minutes drive towards Ashhurst, featuring campsites, playground, picnic area with BBQ and open green space for sports. Take some of the numerous short bush walks and have a swim in the river. Views of the wind farm
Less than an hours drive is my favourite place for a day out of town. Drive through a stunning valley and picnic, walk, swim in a large park nestled in native bush.
9 locals recommend
Totara Reserve Pohangina
92 Churchill DrLess than an hours drive is my favourite place for a day out of town. Drive through a stunning valley and picnic, walk, swim in a large park nestled in native bush.
Arts & Culture
For the rugby fans and visitors to New Zealand who want to learn about our national sport
35 locals recommend
New Zealand Rugby Museum
326 Main StFor the rugby fans and visitors to New Zealand who want to learn about our national sport
Located in the city centre our regional cultural centre is a fusion of art, heritage and science. It is well worth spending an hour or so there. There is an old school house and a settlers cottage to explore.
47 locals recommend
Te Manawa
326 Main St Located in the city centre our regional cultural centre is a fusion of art, heritage and science. It is well worth spending an hour or so there. There is an old school house and a settlers cottage to explore.
Essentials
Hospital - Ruahine St station
Emergency Department open 24 hours for serious injuries or illnesses
City Health Pharmacy
22 Victoria AveOpen till 8pm. 2 minutes by car
A good Supermarket with all your needs just around the corner. Lotto and a café too
10 locals recommend
New World Melody's
Albert StreetA good Supermarket with all your needs just around the corner. Lotto and a café too