Highbury Travel Guide
Palmerston North
Popular places to visit
The Square
You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a visit to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Palmerston North Hospital
If Palmerston North Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palmerston North.
New Zealand Rugby Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Zealand Rugby Museum during your travels in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Arena Manawatu
Catch an event at Arena Manawatu during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Palmerston North Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Palmerston North Convention Centre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Centrepoint Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Centrepoint Theatre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Highbury
ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL
Budget friendly and easy to find. great service with helpful staff.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Cornwall Motor Lodge
Staff was very accommodating.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
Spa was very relaxing and the room was quiet.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
I would update the pillows. Everything else was great!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North
Great central spot with off-street parking, the room matched the online description. Had amazing staff that went above and beyond when we had a small issue with a tv.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North
Other neighbourhoods around Highbury
Westbrook
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrook, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
Takaro
While Takaro isn't home to many top sights, Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Awapuni
While Awapuni may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
Cloverlea
Cloverlea might not have many top sights, but Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Palmerston North Central
While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and Centrepoint Theatre.
