Welcome to the Palmerston North City Council & community website. This site has information about our city’s amenities, activities and facilities, and services provided by Palmerston North City Council.

Manawatu, the best New Zealand holiday and conference destination.  All about Manawatu with things to do, where to stay, travel and an events calendar.

Welcome to the New Zealand Rugby Museum, the oldest and arguably the first museum in the world devoted to the oval ball code.  It contains New Zealand's biggest and most comprehensive collection of rugby memorabilia and records, including some of the world's rarest rugby artefacts. The extensive photo library provides rare and detailed coverage of the emergence of New Zealand as a major rugby power.

The Lido Aqautic Centre offers a range of aquatic activities and amenties. Swimming is available indoors year-round, with outdoor facilities available during the summer months.

Hop aboard a miniature train and enjoy a ride through Palmerston North’s beautiful Victoria Esplanade.

New Zealand’s number 1 for Indoor Motorsport Action.  Experience the thrill of driving NZ’s fastest indoor Go-Karts.

Bella Vista Motels Palmerston North invites visitors to experience its friendly service and modern motel units at competitive rates.

Located within 2 minutes walk of the city centre, the ideal base for all leisure weekend breaks and business activities. Kingsgate Palmerston North is the largest hotel complex in the Manawatu with 151 bedrooms ranging from premium executive suites with spa baths, to economy rooms ideal for sports teams and triple occupancy.  Facilities include private spa pools, gymnasium, restaurant, bar, 5 meeting rooms, 24 hour room service and a guest laundry. The perfect choice for your stay, we meet and exceed all client requests.

Udys on Anders offers superior accommodation. Space and tranquillity on the edge of town.  The apartment is fully self-contained and attached to our home. It features a queen-size bed, ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. The roomy lounge is elegantly furnished, with armchairs and a futon sofa-bed. The dining area adjoins and the kitchen has full cooking facilities. There is also a bookshelf with reading available for all tastes. The apartment is warm and cosy in the winter, and cool and airy in the summer.

25 comfortable rooms perfectly located in the CBD. 50m to the Regent Theatre on Broadway, Downtown Cinemas, UCOL, RSA, Downtown shopping centre, restaurants, cafés and bars.