Guidebook for Palmerston North
Food Scene
Another excellent cafe with fantastic food. A nice place to relax after a walk around town.
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Barista
59 George StAnother excellent cafe with fantastic food. A nice place to relax after a walk around town.
A great cafe with a friendly atmosphere and terrific food. Highly recommended.
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Cafe Cuba
236 Cuba StA great cafe with a friendly atmosphere and terrific food. Highly recommended.
The local takeaway with a wide selection of cuisines. We recommend the Chinese dishes.
Cook St Takeaway
204 Ferguson StreetThe local takeaway with a wide selection of cuisines. We recommend the Chinese dishes.
They serve delicious Thai food, although this can be quite pricey if you eat in the restaurant.
Thai House Restaurant
84 Fitzherbert AveThey serve delicious Thai food, although this can be quite pricey if you eat in the restaurant.
If you fancy a fish-based or oriental takeaway then this popular place fits the bill. It works for us on those lazy evenings!
Fishtown Takeaways
392 Ferguson StIf you fancy a fish-based or oriental takeaway then this popular place fits the bill. It works for us on those lazy evenings!
Entertainment & Activities
Palmerston North Golf Club
Brightwater TerraceOne of two golf clubs in the city.
Manawatu Golf Club Inc
19 Centennial DriveOne of two golf clubs in the city.
A fun aquatic recreation centre for all ages with multiple swimming pools and spa facilities.
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Lido Aquatic Centre
Park RoadA fun aquatic recreation centre for all ages with multiple swimming pools and spa facilities.
Multiple teams across many sports play here competitively and socially. The badminton is particularly enjoyable.
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Central Energy Trust Arena
61 Pascal StMultiple teams across many sports play here competitively and socially. The badminton is particularly enjoyable.
Essentials
New World Pioneer
197 Main StThe nearest large New World supermarket.
Countdown Palmerston North
Ashley StreetThe nearest large Countdown supermarket.
PAK'nSAVE Palmerston North
327 Ferguson StThe nearest large Pak'nSave supermarket.
Top Cook Takeaways & Dairy
279 College StreetA close and convenient shop for the essentials.
Sightseeing
For those interested in the heritage or history of Palmerston North, then a short walk around Savage Crescent allows you to view the unique state housing scheme development built in the 1930s.
Savage Crescent
Savage CrescentFor those interested in the heritage or history of Palmerston North, then a short walk around Savage Crescent allows you to view the unique state housing scheme development built in the 1930s.
A beautiful area covered in native bush and green spaces, which also contains an aviary. Fantastic place to go for a walk or start a scenic cycle along the Manawatu river track.
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Esplanade
A beautiful area covered in native bush and green spaces, which also contains an aviary. Fantastic place to go for a walk or start a scenic cycle along the Manawatu river track.
The fantastic park in the middle of the city is adjacent to the main shopping area and eateries.
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The Square
The SquareThe fantastic park in the middle of the city is adjacent to the main shopping area and eateries.
The excellent regional i-SITE with all the information you could desire for the Manawatu area.
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Palmerston North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
The SquareThe excellent regional i-SITE with all the information you could desire for the Manawatu area.
Shopping
The place to go for most of your shopping needs in one location.
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The Plaza Shopping Centre
84 The SquareThe place to go for most of your shopping needs in one location.
Everything Else
Palmerston North's airport, which has daily flights around New Zealand.
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I-Palmerston North Airport
Airport DrivePalmerston North's airport, which has daily flights around New Zealand.
Palmerston North is on the main railway from Wellington to Auckland. A commuter train is available each morning to Wellington (1.5-2 hours).
Palmerston North station
Palmerston North is on the main railway from Wellington to Auckland. A commuter train is available each morning to Wellington (1.5-2 hours).
Parks & Nature
A hike through the impressively shear Manawatu Gorge separating the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges. Allow 3-4 hours one way. Note that this is a one-way hike.
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Manawatu Gorge Entrance
Napier RoadA hike through the impressively shear Manawatu Gorge separating the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges. Allow 3-4 hours one way. Note that this is a one-way hike.