Guidebook for Palmerston North
Shopping
Shop gifts, books, clothes and accessories
All your favourite stores under one roof. There is also a food court and late night shopping on Thursdays (until 9pm)
49 locals recommend
The Plaza Shopping Centre
84 The SquareAll your favourite stores under one roof. There is also a food court and late night shopping on Thursdays (until 9pm)
Urban Charm
154 The SquareGreat shop for home decor, souvenirs and New Zealand made items.
Bruce McKenzie Booksellers Ltd
37 George StGreat local book store
Smart Exchange Boutique
348 Albert StBoutique second hand clothing and accessories
Lovely little boutique with one of a kind women's accessories as well as a custom made millinery service.
Anel Heyman Millinery
Lovely little boutique with one of a kind women's accessories as well as a custom made millinery service.
Essentials
Find groceries, medical needs, dry-cleaning, hair and beauty.
Closest 'small' grocery store to us. This is a smaller store with the basics and is about 2 minutes drive and 20 minutes walk from our home.
6 locals recommend
New World Aokautere
200 Ruapehu DrClosest 'small' grocery store to us. This is a smaller store with the basics and is about 2 minutes drive and 20 minutes walk from our home.
PAK'nSAVE Palmerston North
327 Ferguson StClosest 'large' grocery store.
Vautier Pharmacy | Summerhill Village
198 Ruapehu DrClosest Pharmacy. They also have a postal service counter.
Coo-Ee Dry Cleaners
272 Cuba StAvailable from the crack of dawn
Pania Ryan Beauty Retreat
50 Grey StPerfect for a quick beauty treatment or a bit of pampering
Spectra Hair & Body
17 Grey StGreat team of stylists
Silver Scissors
50 Grey StFor a perfect haircut every time
City Doctors
22 Victoria AveThe Palms Medical Centre
445 Ferguson StMidCentral District Health Board Palmerston North Hospital
50 Ruahine StFood Scene
Rendezvous Restaurant
194-200 Ruapehu DrLovely atmosphere and food
Elm Cafe
283 Fitzherbert AveBeautiful food
Barista
59 George StBeautiful food and an interesting mural that changes regularly
Nero Restaurant
36 Amesbury StManawatu Restaurant of the year 2016-2017
The Fat Farmer
360 Albert StGood for sharing and getting a taste of everything
Indian Summer
200 Ruapehu DrGreat Indian food. Eat in or take-away
Parks & Nature
Short or long options available. Can be challenging at times but with beautiful views as a reward.
24 locals recommend
Manawatu Gorge Track - Ashhurst End
1631 Napier RdShort or long options available. Can be challenging at times but with beautiful views as a reward.
Close by and a beautiful walk along the river. Can be done as a return walk or a loop track.
6 locals recommend
Sledge Track
Kahuterawa RoadClose by and a beautiful walk along the river. Can be done as a return walk or a loop track.
Summerhill Reserve
Summerhill DriveLots of lovely short bush walks right on our doorstep
Bledisloe Park Walkway
119 Tennent DrNice walk close to Massey University Grounds
Lower Titoki Reserve
Cashmere DriveIf you want to extend your walk from the Summerhill reserve to the river
Arts & Culture
Regent on Broadway
53 Broadway AveExplore the history of New Zealand and see the work of some local artists
47 locals recommend
Te Manawa
326 Main StExplore the history of New Zealand and see the work of some local artists
New Zealand Rugby Museum
326 Main StFor everything Rugby!
Entertainment & Activities
Central Energy Trust Arena
61 Pascal StLido Aquatic Centre
Park RoadGym and aquatic centre
Event Cinemas
70 Broadway AveGrab some popcorn and catch the latest movies
Everything Else
Palmerston North City Library
4 The SquareGreat library!!
For info about anything in and around Palmy
20 locals recommend
Palmerston North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
The SquareFor info about anything in and around Palmy