Why go
- City in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.
- Served by Palmerston North Airport (PMR).
History
Palmerston North is a city in the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Manawatū-Whanganui region. Located in the eastern Manawatū Plains, the city is near the north bank of the Manawatū River, 35 km (22 mi) from the river's mouth, and 12 km (7 mi) from the end of the Manawatū Gorge, about 140 km (87 mi) north of the capital, Wellington. Palmerston North is the country's eighth-largest urban area, with an urban population of 81,200. The estimated population of Palmerston North city is 90,500.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, ATR 72, Dash 8-300) · 5 routes: Auckland*, Christchurch*, Hamilton*, Nelson*, Wellington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Palmerston North Airport (PMR); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PMR has direct flights to 5 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Nelson, Wellington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Palmerston North, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.