Palmerston North Central Travel Guide
Palmerston North
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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.
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.
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.
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.
City Library
After visiting City Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Palmerston North Central
Alpha Motor Inn
"easy parking walking distance to food and shops"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
"Have stayed at BK' across the country and by far this one in Palmerston North has been the worst experience we have ever had and has now put us off stay with them in the future."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North
"Great location, clean & tidy. Everything we needed in our room. Comfortable bed and helpful friendly staff."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Aspree Motor Inn
"Excellent stay, close to town and airport. Excellent motel"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hacienda Motor Lodge
"A short walk down to the restaurants on "Broadway" - and quietly out of the way from heavy traffic"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Aubyn Court Spa Motel
"Great venue, lovely staff. Clean and today room. Noisy neighbours but can't be helped. Didn't expect as many children there. No faults to the stay though : )"
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston North Central
Takaro
While Takaro isn't home to many top sights, Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
Roslyn
While Roslyn may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Square and City Library.
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.
Terrace End
Terrace End might not have many top sights, but The Square and Victoria Esplanade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hokowhitu
Hokowhitu might not have many top sights, but Victoria Esplanade and The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
