Whakarongo Travel Guide
Palmerston North
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Whakarongo
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
Great room for the price point, easy parking and room service meal was delicious
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
Room and the washroom was clean and comfortable. However the cutlery was not clean.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Bentleys Motor Inn
Spa pool is an.excellent addition for a family with small.children. We have stayed twive now and both times have been great.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Dated but comfortable , good bed no noise., clean room, needs an upgrade to look modern.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Alpha Motor Inn
Very clean and tidy, the shower had very nice pressure
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Cornwall Motor Lodge
clean room
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whakarongo
Kelvin Grove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kelvin Grove and surrounding area, you can visit The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
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.
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.
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.
Palmerston North Central
While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
Fitzherbert
Fitzherbert might not have many top sights, but Victoria Esplanade and The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
