Palmerston North

Palmerston North in New Zealand stretches up to an area of 32,594 hectares. The city is at a distance of 140 Kilometers from the northern part of Wellington. The city is about 35 Kilometers from the Manawatu River.

The climatic condition of the Palmerston North is about 22 degree centigrade during summer and it is about 12 degree centigrade in winter. The average rainfall is about 960mm. Both the inhabitants and the tourists enjoy 200 rain free days every year.

The city has a developed infrastructure. Palmerston North has some of the best transportation facilities in the region. The area is well-developed. There is heavy traffic in the Highways. The city is served by the Palmerston North International Airport. There are both domestic and international airlines connecting to the major places. It has emerged as one of the major airports in New Zealand. The railway network is a developed one. The North Island Main Trunk railway is connected to Palmerston North-Gisborne Line. The bus service is one of the common modes of transport by which you can commute to the nearby places. There are 5 town buses and a campus bus.

The sightseeing attractions in Palmerston North are New Zealand Rugby Museum, City Library, Te Manawa and a lot more. The New Zealand Rugby Museum opens from 10am to 12pm and from 1.30 to 4pm. The other options that will keep you busy during your trip to Palmerston North are Centrepoint Theater, Regent on Broadway, Cinema Gold. Here you can spend some wonderful time with your family members.

There are a number of modern places of accommodation in Palmerston North. The hotels cater to the needs of the discerning travelers.