Palmerston North Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city on the North Island in New Zealand
About Palmerston North
Palmerston North has a population of 80,000, of which about 18,000 are students. It is the seventh largest city inNew Zealandand is the largest provincial city in the region. It is also the home of the Linton Military Camp and has the Air Force Base, Ohakea, close by. The Adidas Institute of Rugby, based at Massey University, focuses on improving the skills of theAll Blacks, the national rugby union team, though sightings of them there are rare. Originally namedPalmerston, the city was renamedPalmerston Northin 1871 by the Post Office to distinguish it from the town of Palmerston in the South Island. Another common name used by the native Māori inhabited is Papaioea.
Top Attractions in Palmerston North
Explore the best things to see and do in Palmerston North:
- ★Central Library
- ★Centrepoint Theatre
- ★David Warnock Medical Museum
- ★DIY Guided Bike Tours
- ★Indoor paintball and go karts
- ★Lido Aquatic Centre
- ★Manawatu Gorge walking track
- ★Massey University
Where to Eat in Palmerston North
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Barista
- 🍴Breakers Cafe & Bar
- 🍴Eon Cafe
- 🍴Kruo Thai
- 🍴Lone Star Restaurant
- 🍴Monsoon Asian Kitchen
Where to Stay in Palmerston North
- 🏨Avenue Motel
- 🏨Hotel Coachman
- 🏨Pavilion Motel
- 🏨Railway Hotel Backpackers
Palmerston North Travel Guide Sections
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