# Things to see in Palmerston North (New Zealand): 28 places and when to go

> Palmerston North is a town in New Zealand with around 82,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (13), Mountains (13), History (4). The best known are Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, Opiki Toll Bridge and Wharite Peak. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/palmerston-norte/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** New Zealand · -40.3527, 175.6072
- **Population:** About 82,000
- **Places:** 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/naturaleza/) (13) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/montana/) (13) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/historia/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/museos/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/espiritual/) (3) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/senderismo/) (3)
- **Best time:** October to April.
- **Also possible:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** WLG Wellington, 128 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Ross Peak, at 1,053 m.

## What to see in Palmerston North

The places in and around Palmerston North, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/cathedral-of-the-holy-spirit/): Roman Catholic cathedral in Palmerston North, New Zealand · 858 m
- [Opiki Toll Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/opiki-toll-bridge/): Road bridge in Opiki, New Zealand · 15 km
- [Wharite Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/wharite-peak/): Mountain in New Zealand · 24 km
- [All Saints' Church, Palmerston North](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/all-saints-anglican-church/): Anglican Church church building in Palmerston North, New Zealand · 691 m
- [New Zealand Rugby Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/rugby-museum/): Sports museum in Palmerston North, New Zealand · 636 m
- [Te Manawa, Palmerston North](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/te-manawa-museum/): Museum, art gallery, and science centre in Palmerston North, New Zealand · 611 m
- [Ihaka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/ihaka/): Hill in New Zealand · 16 km
- [Kaihinu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/kaihinu/): Hill in New Zealand · 17 km
- [Karearea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/karearea/): Hill in New Zealand · 20 km
- [Kauwhata Pa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/kauwhata-pa/): Pā in Feilding, New Zealand · 11 km
- [Mairehau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/mairehau/): Hill in the Tararua Range approximately 1km west of Ngāwhakaraua, New Zealand · 23 km
- [Matarua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/matarua/): Hill in New Zealand · 17 km
- [Paiwai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/paiwai/): Hill in New Zealand · 20 km
- [Parinui](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/parinui/): Hill in Tararua District, New Zealand · 19 km
- [Pukenikau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/pukenikau/): Hill in New Zealand · 22 km
- [Pururiri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/pururiri/): Hill in New Zealand · 21 km
- [Ross Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/ross-peak/): Hill in the Ruahine Range in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand · 28 km
- [Tarakamuku](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/tarakamuku/): Hill in New Zealand · 13 km
- [Waitapu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/waitapu/): Hill in New Zealand · 30 km
- [Burttons Track](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/burttons-track/): Hiking · 21 km
- [Manawatū Gorge Track](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/manawatu-gorge-track/): Hiking · 16 km
- [Pahiatua Town Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/pahiatua-bridge/): Road bridge in Pahiatua, New Zealand · 22 km
- [Polish Heritage Trust Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/polish-heritage-trust-museum/): Museum · 23 km
- [St Mary Magdalene Church (Anglican)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/saint-mary-magdalene-anglican-church/): Church building in Ashhurst, New Zealand · 14 km

And the other 4, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Te Ahu a Turanga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/te-ahu-a-turanga/)
- **History**: [Te Motu o Poutoa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/te-motu-o-poutoa/)
- **Museums and art**: [Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/tokomaru-steam-engine-museum/)
- **Food and drink**: [Tui Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/tui-brewery/)

## When to go to Palmerston North

The best time to visit Palmerston North is **October to April**; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 14 h 34 |
| February | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| March | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| April | Best time | 10 h 55 |
| May | Possible | 9 h 46 |
| June | Possible | 9 h 08 |
| July | Possible | 9 h 24 |
| August | Possible | 10 h 24 |
| September | Possible | 11 h 45 |
| October | Best time | 13 h 06 |
| November | Best time | 14 h 17 |
| December | Best time | 14 h 52 |

In December there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 08. In January, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.

When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Palmerston North

The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG, Wellington), 128 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-40.3527%2C175.6072)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-40.3527%2C175.6072)

## Other towns nearby

- [Eketāhuna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/eketahuna/): 8 places · 34 km
- [Levin, New Zealand](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/levin/): 32 places · 40 km
- [Dannevirke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/dannevirke/): 5 places · 45 km
- [Pongaroa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/pongaroa/): 9 places · 54 km
- [Masterton](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/masterton/): 65 places · 66 km
- [Whanganui](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/whanganui/): 26 places · 67 km

And all of New Zealand, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Palmerston North?

The best known: [Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/cathedral-of-the-holy-spirit/), [Opiki Toll Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/opiki-toll-bridge/), [Wharite Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/wharite-peak/), [All Saints' Church, Palmerston North](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/all-saints-anglican-church/), [New Zealand Rugby Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/rugby-museum/). In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Palmerston North?

October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 08.

### How do you get to Palmerston North?

The nearest main airport is Wellington International Airport (WLG), 128 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-40.3527%2C175.6072) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Palmerston North as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).