Palmerston North and Manawatu

Get away from it all in the heartland of New Zealand and enjoy a local sports event or wilderness adventure. The New Zealand Rugby Museum in Palmerston North is a great place to get your head around New Zealand’s hugely popular national game and the nearby Tararua Ranges offer scenic walks for people of all abilities.

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Key facts about Palmerston North and Manawatu

  • Population: 1.5 million people
  • 16 km Airport → City
  • Driving: Drives on the left
  • Accommodation: 300 Accommodations
  • Timezone: UTC+12:00
  • Venues: 25 Venues
  • Capital: Wellington
  • Electrical: 230/240 volts

Enquiries

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Leonie Ashford

Leonie Ashford

Business Events Bid Manager

Wellington, New Zealand

Palmerston North and Manawatu Attractions

  • Rafting

    Rafting

    Manawatu is heartland New Zealand and home to some of the best rafting around. Head to the Rangitikei River, one of the country’s largest waterways.

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  • Museums

    Museums

    Manawatu is heartland New Zealand and has a number of fascinating museum attractions.

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  • Shopping in Manawatu

    Shopping in Manawatu

    Mix a charming country lifestyle with boutique artisans and kiwi markets and you've got Manawatu, a region where you can enjoy a distinctly ‘New Zealand' shopping experience.

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  • Horse riding

    Horse riding

    The landscapes of Manawatu – lush native bush, the beautiful Ruahine Ranges and pretty coastline – make horse trekking one of the best ways to explore.

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  • Gardens

    Gardens

    Manawatu's fertile soil and rural landscapes are home to a number of tranquil, beautiful gardens.

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