Tararua & Manawatū
Make the most of
Palmerston North
The Square, Palmerston North © www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz
FOR PANORAMIC VIEWS OVER PALMERSTON
VISIT FEILDING
NORTH, HEAD ACROSS THE RIVER TO ANZAC
A 20-minute drive south from Palmy, this little nugget of niceness has won New Zealand’s most beautiful town a whopping 16 times. You don’t want to miss a guided tour of the Feilding Saleyards either, one of the largest in Australasia and a weekly commotion of buying, selling, shouting and farm smells!
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nown as ‘Palmy’ to many, this university city has a bookish air and no-end of good cafés, museums and multiple ways to maximise your downtime.
THE SQUARE With its striking clock tower and manicured lawns, The Square is a peaceful, community-centric sanctuary. Within its borders there’s a pond, giant chess set, Māori carvings, scores of ducks and statues. Come Thursday, The Square hosts the lively Food Truck Street Feast.
MUSEUMS The city's vibrant art scene is one of its best assets. Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History swells with interactive exhibits for all ages and right next door is the New Zealand Rugby Museum. You’ll find some of the world's rarest rugby artefacts here.
BIKE RIDES Hire an electric bike from the i-SITE in The Square and skirt the banks of the Manawatū River on a 10km riverside jaunt.
Alternatively, step it up a gear on the Grade 3 Turitea Loop Track.
BEER Grab a cold one at Brewers Apprentice, or head to Brew Union on Broadway Ave for 21 taps all pouring the gold stuff. Just 30 minutes south of Palmerston North in Pahiatua is the iconic Tui Brewery, featuring its recognisable brick tower, brew house, tours, café and free museum.
GREEN SPACES Victoria Esplanade is a 19ha oasis of relaxation minutes from the CBD. Great for bush walks, picnics and rides on its miniature scenic railway. If your nose has an affection for the scent of roses, Dugald MacKenzie Rose Gardens have been voted in the world’s top five – and smell divine.
WILDLIFE Get acquainted with the native species staying at Wildbase Recovery Centre. Open since 2019, animals recover here after receiving treatment at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital. Entry is free.
PALMERSTON NORTH 140km NE of Wellington on SH 3 154 Park Road Palmerston North
phone - +64 6 356 7077 fax - +64 6 356 7030 WATCH VIDEO
3 Safe bike storage 3 Close to Manawatu River Bridle Track 3 Adjacent sports grounds & Esplanade Park 3 Quiet location off main street 3 High-speed wireless and cable broadband 3 New 32” HD LCD TVs, SKY & DVD players 3 Breakfasts and dinners by arrangement 3 Walking distance (800m) to most civic amenities & CBD 3 Tariff: $125 - $319 (1-2 persons) Phone Peak rates may apply
Direct for Best Prices
stay@bigfivemotel.co.nz • www.bigfivemotel.co.nz
FEILDING
20km NW of Palmerston North on SH 54
FEILDING MOTEL
• Quiet location. 9 spacious ground-floor units, parking at door. • WiFi, cooked/continental breakfast. Manfeild complex, town centre and Kowhai Park all walking distance. • Tariff: $105-$130 (2 persons); extra person $20; corporate and peak rates may apply. • AA discounts. 7 Kimbolton Rd, Feilding • P: +64 6 323 6837 • F: +64 6 323 5892 Res: 0800 500 474 • www.feildingmotel.co.nz • E: feildingmotel@actrix.co.nz
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