Suggested itineraries for your visit to Palmerston North

Take your time when exploring Palmerston North to enjoy the scenery and many highlights along the way.

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