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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.
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 (13) · Mountains (13) · History (4) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (3) · Hiking (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 NorthRoman Catholic cathedral in Palmerston North, New Zealand858 m
- Opiki Toll BridgeRoad bridge in Opiki, New Zealand15 km
- Wharite PeakMountain in New Zealand24 km
- All Saints' Church, Palmerston NorthAnglican Church church building in Palmerston North, New Zealand691 m
- New Zealand Rugby MuseumSports museum in Palmerston North, New Zealand636 m
- Te Manawa, Palmerston NorthMuseum, art gallery, and science centre in Palmerston North, New Zealand611 m
- IhakaHill in New Zealand16 km
- KaihinuHill in New Zealand17 km
- KareareaHill in New Zealand20 km
- Kauwhata PaPā in Feilding, New Zealand11 km
- MairehauHill in the Tararua Range approximately 1km west of Ngāwhakaraua, New Zealand23 km
- MataruaHill in New Zealand17 km
- PaiwaiHill in New Zealand20 km
- ParinuiHill in Tararua District, New Zealand19 km
- PukenikauHill in New Zealand22 km
- PuruririHill in New Zealand21 km
- Ross PeakHill in the Ruahine Range in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand28 km
- TarakamukuHill in New Zealand13 km
- WaitapuHill in New Zealand30 km
- Burttons TrackHiking21 km
- Manawatū Gorge TrackHiking16 km
- Pahiatua Town BridgeRoad bridge in Pahiatua, New Zealand22 km
- Polish Heritage Trust MuseumMuseum23 km
- St Mary Magdalene Church (Anglican)Church building in Ashhurst, New Zealand14 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Te Ahu a Turanga
- History: Te Motu o Poutoa
- Museums and art: Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum
- Food and drink: 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.
- JanBest time14:34
- FebBest time13:33
- MarBest time12:19
- AprBest time10:55
- MayPossible9:46
- JunPossible9:08
- JulPossible9:24
- AugPossible10:24
- SepPossible11:45
- OctBest time13:06
- NovBest time14:17
- DecBest time14:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Dannevirke5 places45 km
- Pongaroa9 places54 km
- Masterton65 places66 km
- Whanganui26 places67 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Palmerston North?
The best known: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, Opiki Toll Bridge, Wharite Peak, All Saints' Church, Palmerston North, New Zealand 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 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.
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