Location: Palmerston North
Top Things to do in Palmerston North
Top Restaurants in Palmerston North
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Palmerston North, North Island
Motto(s): Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat
Restaurants in Palmerston North
1. Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science & Heritage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
At the cultural heart of our city, Te Manawa draws art, science and heritage together to reflect our past, illuminate the present and inspire a creative and sustainable future for our growing region and its people. Our public want deeper and more energetic access to their museums. They want to see and hear their stories told, in their own voices. They are right to demand inclusion, representation and participation. These make for personal experiences that touch them emotionally, inspire them creatively and give life and mana to their collective heritage – making for an exciting place to live. The main goal of Te Manawa Museums Trust is to provide the people of Manawatū and beyond with interactive experiences in art, science and heritage. For us, it is all about connection. People should feel passionate and excited about, and attached to Te Manawa, the collections we care for, and the experiences we shape with them.
Reviewed By Companion651122 - Palmerston North, New Zealand
Excellent Museum for adults and children. The kids play area for under 7s is fantastic for the young ones to explore things. The social history gallery is great to look into the display cases to see things that have gone by. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
2. Victoria Esplanade Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 491 reviews
Reviewed By rev2000 - Sydney, Australia
Victoria Esplanade Garden is a place where you can never say enough. It has so much to offer. A beautiful Rose Garden, Nature trail bush walks, Manawatu River walk, small aviary, Coffee shop and above all a Mini Railway where you enjoy a 2200 meter track through the bushes and forests.
3. Palmerston North i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Providing a comprehensive information and booking service for Palmerston North City and New Zealand, the i-SITE is your one stop shop for all things travel! Based centrally in the middle of The Square, Qualmark endorsed and a part of New Zealand's official Visitor Information Network, i-SITE's friendly staff will help you plan your perfect holiday, journey or adventure.
Reviewed By palmykop - Waikanae, New Zealand
Staff are helpful and have a good knowledge of the area so can make helpful suggestions. Due to the location there is ample parking in the area.
4. Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By nibacchus - Mount Waverley, Australia
Walk through the rose garden during bloom time. See the colours on display. Breathe in the fragrant scents, especially the Double Delight variety There are more than 80 varieties to see. Take a stroll around the adjoining park to see the birds or cross the road to see the Manawatu River and walk along its bank. Also enjoy the cherry blossoms at the entrance during spring time.
5. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By RobertR616 - Palmerston North, New Zealand
First visit for me and it just has an amazing presence about where it sits in Broadway as you can see the Cathedral in all its glory. It has been well maintained and that is great to see as a lot of the older places are getting demolished now, it would be super if the place had tours that you could go up the spier. Inside is just breathtaking and l was in awe of everything l looked at so make time and visit this superb place you certainly will not have trouble finding it.
6. Inspire Me
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
The Inspire Me Store and Wellness Centre is the creation of Michelle Grey, a woman with a passion for personal development and the Law of Attraction. In establishing Inspire Me in 2009, Michelle wanted to create a place where people could find tools such as books, CDs, DVDs and card decks that would help them navigate this exciting journey called life. Discovering Abraham-Hicks and Wayne Dyer that year transformed her life, resulting in the creation of Inspire Me. Michelle's love of beautiful things means the store is constantly filled with an interesting and eclectic range of gifts. A variety of holistic services are offered daily by independent practitioners working out of rooms at Inspire Me. We invite you to experience Inspire Me and perhaps allow your life to be transformed. Namaste
7. Palmerston North Clock Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By LilyChak - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Its in the center of The Square, Palmerston North. The icon of the city center. The clock and chimes were moved from the post office after the 1942 earthqake.
8. The Plaza Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 38 reviews
The Plaza is a shopping centre based in Palmerston North, and is proudly owned and operated by Kiwi Property.
Reviewed By 992dianeg - Levin, New Zealand
the Palmerston North Plaza is one of the best with a cross selection of shops and a great food court its always clean and at the right temperature.
9. The Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By palmykop - Waikanae, New Zealand
Very popular area which is used for entertainment and competitions for various organisations. Families can use it for picnics and generally relaxing. Also used for multi-cultural days where the different cultures can display their different food and clothes. There are often celebrations such as Christmas, New Years Eve, Anzac Day, Massey Unversity Graduation celebrations, Young Farmers Day and sometimes an ice skating rink. Very nice area and the City encourages its use. plus it is close to the Mall and shopping
