Location and Near-by Things to Do

Palmerston North hosts a wide range of attractions from award-winning gardens and superb picnic spots, to museums, historic homes, uncrowded champion golf courses, and some of the country’s best trout fishing.

For those wanting more action, the region provides superb tramping, horse trekking, mountain biking, and 4WD safaris, as well as kayaking and jet boating through the spectacular Manawatu gorge.