Palmerston North New Zealand

Palmerston North

General Information Attractions and Activities History Geography Shopping Māori Translation

General Information

Palmerston North is the name of the city and district in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North is a vibrant young city bearing the distinction of being New Zealand ’s 'Knowledge City'. It is home to New Zealand's only rugby museum and academy, and is also a national centre for agricultural research associated with Massey University. Palmerston North is served by an excellent International Airport, which is only a short distance from the city. Palmerston North has the distinction of having its very own Town Crier, Caroline Robinson.

Palmerston North, North Island, New Zealand

The Square.
Hopwood Clock Tower and the Cenotaph Statue feature prominently in The Square.

Attractions and Activities

Palmerston North is home to an array of activities and attractions.

Visit the Art, Culture & Heritage in Palmerston North or maybe the many Family Attractions available.

If those aren’t appealing enough how about Gardens or try the many Outdoor Adventure.

The city’s main street are arranged in a grid around, ‘The square’, a small park at the centre of the city. This park contains the city’s war memorial, a clock tower and some of the unusual public statues for which the city is known.

History

For indepth information on Palmerston North Citys History, follow this link. The original name of the city ‘Palmerston’ was bestowed in honour of the Third Viscount Palmerston, Henry John Temple, a former Prime Minister of Great Britain. The suffix ‘North’ was added in 1871 to distinguish the settlement from Palmerston in the South Island.

Manawatu River.
Palmerston North is situated on the banks of the Manawatu River.

Geography

Situated on the banks of the Manawatu and nestled at the base of the impressive Tararua Mountain Range, Palmerston North encompasses a large expanse of land surrounding the urban area, is only seven hours drive from Auckland and two hours from the capital, Wellington. Palmerston North's climate is temperate with daytime temperatures averaging 22'C in summer and 12'C in winter Annual rainfall is approximately 960mm with rain occurringt approximately 5% of the time.

Palmerston North Rugby Academy.
Players going through their skill drills with their tutor John Boe at the Palmerston North Rugby Academy.

Shopping

Palmerston North is the ideal shopping destination. The shopping centre is laid around the scenic square. This means that you can rest in the scenic gardens of the square while enjoying the variety of shops being offered. Wind your way around the square; enjoy the huge amount of shops offered by the Plaza and downtown shopping centres. Explore along Broadway Avenue or walk through the boutiques and café’s along George Street . It also offers parking in the heart of the shopping district making it an easy place to shop.

Maori Translation of Palmerston North

The Māori Name given to Palmerston North is Te Papa-i-oea meaning 'Here are beauties indeed'.

Ongley Manawaroa Park.
Ongley Manawaroa Park playground being enjoyed.

Palmerston North General Information Attractions and Activities History Geography Shopping Māori Translation General Information Palmerston North is the name of the city and district in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North is a vibrant young city bearing the distinction of being New Zealand ’s 'Knowledge City'. It is home to New Zealand's only rugby museum and academy, and is also a national centre for agricultural research associated with Massey University. Palmerston North is served by an excellent International Airport, which is only a short distance from the city. Palmerston North has the distinction of having its very own Town Crier, Caroline Robinson.
The Square. Hopwood Clock Tower and the Cenotaph Statue feature prominently in The Square.	Attractions and Activities Palmerston North is home to an array of activities and attractions. Visit the Art, Culture & Heritage in Palmerston North or maybe the many Family Attractions available. If those aren’t appealing enough how about Gardens or try the many Outdoor Adventure. The city’s main street are arranged in a grid around, ‘The square’, a small park at the centre of the city. This park contains the city’s war memorial, a clock tower and some of the unusual public statues for which the city is known. History For indepth information on Palmerston North Citys History, follow this link. The original name of the city ‘Palmerston’ was bestowed in honour of the Third Viscount Palmerston, Henry John Temple, a former Prime Minister of Great Britain. The suffix ‘North’ was added in 1871 to distinguish the settlement from Palmerston in the South Island.	Manawatu River. Palmerston North is situated on the banks of the Manawatu River.
Geography Situated on the banks of the Manawatu and nestled at the base of the impressive Tararua Mountain Range, Palmerston North encompasses a large expanse of land surrounding the urban area, is only seven hours drive from Auckland and two hours from the capital, Wellington. Palmerston North's climate is temperate with daytime temperatures averaging 22'C in summer and 12'C in winter Annual rainfall is approximately 960mm with rain occurringt approximately 5% of the time.
Palmerston North Rugby Academy. Players going through their skill drills with their tutor John Boe at the Palmerston North Rugby Academy.	Shopping Palmerston North is the ideal shopping destination. The shopping centre is laid around the scenic square. This means that you can rest in the scenic gardens of the square while enjoying the variety of shops being offered. Wind your way around the square; enjoy the huge amount of shops offered by the Plaza and downtown shopping centres. Explore along Broadway Avenue or walk through the boutiques and café’s along George Street . It also offers parking in the heart of the shopping district making it an easy place to shop. Maori Translation of Palmerston North The Māori Name given to Palmerston North is Te Papa-i-oea meaning 'Here are beauties indeed'.	Ongley Manawaroa Park. Ongley Manawaroa Park playground being enjoyed.