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
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
Room was good. Disappointed that the restaurant was closed and reception wasn’t very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Alpha Motor Inn
Staff were lovely room was great only down fall is you can hear everything from the room upstairs
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Quality Suites Central Square
Room could be cleaner Phone didn’t work Average all round to be fair
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Aspree Motor Inn
All the above
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Aubyn Court Spa Motel
Very friendly staff, very clean and tidy and close to everything. ✅✅✅
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Camelot Motor Lodge
Good motel type accommodation
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hokowhitu
Hokowhitu might not have many top sights, but The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
