Palmerston North
Palmerston North City offers the sophistication and diversity of a major city with all the freedom and space of a provincial centre. Enjoy museums, cafes, and the vibrant arts scene.
The city of Palmerston North is bordered by the Tararua and Ruahine mountain ranges, spectacularly divided by the Te Apiti – Manawatu Gorge.
Museums, heritage collections and art galleries are prominent, and go hand in hand with the colourful array of cafes and dining options. Visit the New Zealand Rugby Museum and go on a journey to discover the story behind the sport that shaped New Zealand. See some of the world’s rarest rugby artefacts, and learn about our rugby greats.
A year-round calendar of events keeps the city alive and humming, from motorsport mayhem, to urban festivals of creativity and music that bring the streets alive with their colour and sounds. Accommodation options are wide and varied.
An interNationaly recognised theatre scene provides entertainment for all genres, while the local music scene thrives with a mixture of mainstream and ‘underground’ venues that cater to wide and varied tastes.
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Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes. Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fire bubbles. Interactive and suitable for ... more -
Fresh & Funny is the new name of Palmerston North's premier stand-up comedy open mic. Get yourself along and check out this comedic sandpit where local comedians get up to test out their new material. Every fortnight ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthFri 1 Mar 2019 4:00PM / Outdoors, TrampingTake a 10km coastal stroll along the wild West Coast of New Zealand with Robert Hodgson and others as your guides. The Twilight Beach Walk is the Manawatu Walking Festival’s most popular walk, linking Himatangi to ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSat 2 Mar 2019 8:30AM / Outdoors, TrampingThe popular Totara Reserve Fern Walk, hosted by Horizons Regional Council in the Pohangina Valley, some 35kms from Palmerston North, leads you through the most intact part of what is one of the regions most ancient and ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSat 2 Mar 2019 8:30AM / Outdoors, TrampingThe Kahikatea Walk is an easy 45 minute guided walk in the Pohangina Valley with a great introduction to nature. A guide will lead us along an easy to follow track that is suitable for children of all ages. As the name ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSat 2 Mar 2019 9:00AM / Outdoors, TrampingTe Apiti – Manawatu Gorge, with its native bush, wildlife and stunning views, is one of Manawatu’s icons and is the scenic divide between the Tararua and Ruahine mountain ranges. Carved by the Manawatu River ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSat 2 Mar 2019 8:30AM / Outdoors, TrampingThe Tara-Mana Crossing is a serious tramp over the Tararua Ranges starting on the Naenae Track and taking you from the Tararua region to the Manawatu. This walk will be led by Ian Argyle who in 2018 was awarded the ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSat 2 Mar 2019 5:00PM / Outdoors, TrampingJoin this relaxed guided walk with Te Manawa’s Toni Edmeades to explore the many art sculptures throughout the centre of Palmerston North. The city is home to a multitude of artistic features – sculptures, ... more -
About "Amélie of Palmy" A community project for lovers and yet-to-be lovers of the French hit film Amélie (2001). A series of creative events connecting aspects of the film to Palmerston North will lead us to a ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSun 3 Mar 2019 7:50AM / Outdoors, TrampingThis is a fantastic opportunity to venture into the Ruahine Ranges to the headwaters of the picturesque Oroua River and see the habitat of the whio (blue duck) and perhaps the birds themselves. Our host Janet Wilson is ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSun 3 Mar 2019 8:50AM / Outdoors, TrampingNested between the Manawatu and Tararua mountain ranges and home to an array of native birds and trees, the 11.2km Te Apiti – Manawatu Gorge Track walk is a must-do in Manawatu. The longest of all the Gorge tracks, ... more -
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSun 3 Mar 2019 8:00AM / Outdoors, TrampingStarting in Manawatu, the Mana-Tara Crossing takes you up onto the Tararua Ranges along North Range Road, and down into the Tararua District to the former Bridge Cafe site, some 5kms south of Woodville, in the Tararua ... more -
Farmers Department Store, Palmerston NorthMon 11 Mar 2019 6:15PM / Mind & Body‘Beauty Made For You’ Event presented by Trudi Brewer. You are invited to a Farmers Beauty Week event, to learn makeup skills tailor-made for you. Join editor Trudi Brewer and discover the best beauty buys ... more -
Globe Theatre, Palmerston NorthTue 12 Mar 2019 7:30PM / Singer-SongwriterGreg Johnson continues his acclaimed 'Every Song Has A Story' tour in 2019 - by request performing in more NZ cities and towns. Greg will strip back each song in intimate duo mode, with his special guest guitarist ... more -
Palmerston North Conference Centre, Palmerston NorthThu 7 Mar 2019 8:00AM / Business & ProfessionalStruggling with social media for your business? If so, our hands-on Social Media Workshop is for you! In a classroom style environment, you’ll learn everything you need to know to be able to create a successful social ... more -
Globe Theatre, Palmerston NorthFri 8 Mar 2019 7:30PM / Singer-SongwriterStretch has a passion in his performance that sets shows alight. From dark-hearted ballads to roof-raising choruses, his songs are a bittersweet blend of folk, soul and rock’n’roll. Having sold out concerts at ... more -
As consumers around the world are becoming more conscious of what they’re eating, where their food has come from and how it’s been produced, companies within New Zealand’s primary industries are rapidly evolving. ... more -
Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High, Palmerston NorthThu 14 Mar 2019 7:30PM / MusicalsThe 1960s' Gothic TV series comes to zany musical life onstage as this close but delightfully macabre family, face a new challenge: daughter, Wednesday, wants to marry into a "normal" family. With the in-laws-to-be ... more -
MotoTT is sure to cater for your level of comfort, whether it’s your first time on the track or you’ve done a few track days before. On the circuit with other entrants that care as much about their vehicles and ... more -
Manfeild, Feilding, Feilding and DistrictSat 23 Mar 2019 9:00AM / Lifestyle Shows, ExposNews flash! In its 10th year, the one-day extravaganza "the V 4 and Rotary North Island Jamboree" will be huge. Manfield Park will be transformed into an entertainment-filled frenzy. Show and Shine, live drifting, ... more -
Feilding Civic Centre, Feilding, Feilding and DistrictMon 4 Mar 2019 7:30PM / Charity, FundraisersIt’s never been particularly easy being young in an old world, but today's young people have to contend with things previous generations could never have even dreamed of. In this entertaining evening, Nigel reveals ... more -
Manawatu District Library, Feilding and District, Feilding and DistrictWed 6 Mar 2019 6:30PM / Mind & BodyDo you suffer with ANXIETY and want to do something about it? Anxiety is becoming widespread among our western culture and spreading across all ages. This presentation will be looking into what anxiety is, how it ... more -
La Fiesta is New Zealand's coolest little festival showcasing women. Brought to you by the good folk at the Women's Network. Events will be happening all over Whanganui in our tenth year! Visit the official festival ... more -
Ridge Top Farm Walk, Feilding and District, Feilding and DistrictSun 3 Mar 2019 8:00AM / Outdoors, TrampingRidge Top Farm Walk is a unique opportunity to walk over a true North Island Kiwi farm, where you’ll experience incredible panoramic views as far as Kapiti Island and along the West Coast, Mt Egmont and Mt Ruapehu. ... more -
It’s the highlight of my summer – the Andrew London Trio at my place, music in the garden! Gather your favourite adults and bring a picnic; wander the summer gardens and enjoy some swinging sounds. The show ... more
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