Beach near Palmerston North, New Zealand

Palmerston North Travel Guide

New Zealand

Palmerston North is an inland city in New Zealand’s North Island, with a population of 75,996. It is served by Palmerston North Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving in the city.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Palmerston North. The city is inland, so travellers looking for a beach day will need to look beyond the immediate area.

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Local time

75,996

Population

11,640 miles away

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Weather in Palmerston North

Sun

13°

Mon

13°

Tue

15°

Know before you go

Pays in NZD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 111

Dial code +64

Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.

Best time to visit Palmerston North

Jan

22°12

Feb

22°12

Mar

19°14

Apr

19°12

May

16°15

Jun

14°13

Jul

13°16

Aug

13°15

Sep

15°20

Oct

16°20

Nov

19°15

Dec

21°17

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Palmerston North

  1. Palmerston North

    stadium arena

    0.8 km

  2. Fmg Stadium

    park

    0.7 km

  3. New Zealand Rugby Museum

    history museum

    0.6 km

  4. Centrepoint Theatre

    theatre venue

    0.8 km

  5. Caccia Birch House

    historic site

    2.3 km

  6. The Stomach

    music venue

    0.3 km

  7. Regent on Broadway

    theatre venue

    0.4 km

  8. Event Cinemas Palmerston North

    movie theater

    0.5 km

Getting there

Palmerston North Airport · 3.4 km

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