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Palmerston North Travel Information
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
Travelodge, 175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North Situated in the town centre, Travelodge Palmerston North is just a few minutes walk from lively cafes, shops, theatres, art galleries, the museum and the convention centre. This 4 star hotel incorporates a beautiful 3 storey heritage building, built in 1927, and features 85 rooms with modern facilities and conference rooms for up to 400 people. The onsite restaurant, Nosh features a pacific-rim a la carte dinner menu with an international buffet available on Friday & Saturday evenings. Nosh offers full buffet breakfast daily. ROOM RATES: From $150 PHONE: 0064 6 3555 895 EMAIL: tpmr@travelodge.co.nz WEBSITE: www.travelodge.com.au/locations/
Hotel Coachman, 140 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North Located only moments from the city centre and five minutes from Massey University, this boutique, colonial style hotel is close to many cultural and sporting activities. Hotel Coachman Palmerston North has a reputation for highly attentive staff and refreshing, down to earth service. From the moment you arrive at Hotel Coachman Palmerston North you will experience the warmth and genuine hospitality that has become the hallmark of this hotel. 2 Restaurants, 12, bars. ROOM RATES: $90 - $290 PHONE: 06 356 5065 EMAIL: res@coachman.co.nz WEBSITE: www.coachman.co.nz
Kingsgate Hotel, 110 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North 151 guest rooms in total, 73 in the main tower complex offering extensive views. Various standard of rooms catering for all budget requirements. Two restaurants, four bars, gymnasium, two spas, a sauna, conference centre and only 5 minutes walk to city centre. ROOM RATES: $90 - $250 PHONE: 0064 6 356 8059 EMAIL: kingsgate.palmerston@millenniumhotels.co.nz WEBSITE: www.milleniummotels.co.nz/kingsgatepalmerstonnorth/index
Quest Palmerston North Apartments, 76 The Square, Palmerston North. A 40 apartment purpose built 4 Star plus property located on the doorstep of the cities shopping and entertainment district, Quest Palmerston North’s prime location in the city centre means just a stroll to shops, Al fresco cafes, restaurants, bars, markets and food halls. It offers a range of Studio, One and Two Bedroom Interconnecting Apartments, with limited car parking and a conference room on site. ROOM RATES: $112 - $295 PHONE: 0064 6 357 2697 EMAIL: host@questpalmerstonnorth.co.nz WEBSITE: www.questpalmerstonnorth.co.nz
THINGS TO DO IN A DAY
- Catch a movie at Downtown Cinema on Broadway Avenue, right in the heart of the main shopping drag, an 8 cinema complex with recent movies screening around the clock.
- Go shopping at the Plaza Mall, open 7 days a week from 9 am, with over 55 specialty stores, a new food court and a department store being built at the moment, this is a perfect place to come if it’s raining outside.
- Visit The Victoria Esplanade, Manawaroa Street, (Off Fitzherbert Ave) It offers spectacular plant displays, rose gardens, aviaries, nature trail, fernery, conservatory, walkways, sports fields, mini railway, playground, paddling pool, toilets, free electric BBQs. Open dawn till dusk. Cafe Esplanade Open 7 days 10am-4pm.
- Call in to the I-site Palmerston North Visitor Centre, The Square. The friendly team give free, impartial advice on events, activities, attractions and accommodation. Brochures, maps, postcards, telephone cards, local newspapers and souvenirs all available here. PHONE: 06 350 1922
- Te Apiti Windfarm, Te Apiti is Meridian Energy's first New Zealand wind farm. The wind resource near the Manawatu Gorge is exceptional, even by international standards. The area between the Tararua and Ruahine Ranges is ideal for harnessing wind power due to the consistently high wind speeds. A visitor car park underneath one of the turbines has views of the windfarm and an information display. The car park is open daily from 8.30am to 5pm. Contact: Palmerston North I-site - Click here to download a PDF format map of Palmerston North CBD. (Thankyou to Destination Manawatu for supplying this map.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.manawatunz.co.nz www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g255368-Palmerston_North_North_Island-Vacations.html
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