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Palmerston North

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Manawatū

Highlights

  • New Zealand Rugby Museum
  • Gardens and parks
  • Manawatū Gorge

Proximity

  • by car:

    1 hour 40 mins from Wellington

  • by plane:

    1 hour 10 mins from Auckland

Packed with rural charm, Manawatū is an ideal place to immerse yourself in the New Zealand culture. Palmerston North is a bustling centre just waiting to be explored.

The Whatonga sculpture on the Manawatū Gorge track.
Manawatū
Whatonga sculpture, Manawatū

Heritage collections, art galleries and urban street art are prominent in Palmerston North, and go hand in hand with the colourful array of cafes and dinning options that will take your taste buds on a tour of the world.

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