Palmerston North
in Palmerston North City of Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

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Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-40.356 and 175.611 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -40° 21' 22" and E 175° 36' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:24 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:06 am and 7:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
40.362 and -4.398 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
San Martin de Valdeiglesias
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Palmerston North

Palmerston North in Palmerston North City (Manawatu-Wanganui) with it's 75,996 habitants is a town located in New Zealand about 78 mi (or 125 km) north-east of Wellington, the country's capital town.

Time in Palmerston North is now 09:24 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Palmerston North, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Palmerston North Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Tongariro National Park in a distance of 114 mi (or 183 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wellington, Napier, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Rotorua. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 1st of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

B K S Motor Lodge

Address
0,4 mi
102 Cuba Street
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


QUEST PALMERSTON NORTH

Address
0,1 mi
75 THE SQUARE
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Coachman

Address
0,4 mi
140 FITZHERBERT AVENUE WEST END
04410 Palnerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Harringtons Motor Lodge

Address
1,1 mi
301 Fitzherbert Ave
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cornwall Motor Lodge

Address
0,3 mi
101 Fitzherbert Avenue
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Big Five Motel

Address
0,7 mi
154 Park Road
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AUBYN COURT SPA MOTEL

Address
0,3 mi
360 Ferguson Street
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Avenue Motel Palmerston North

Address
0,3 mi
116 Fitzherbert Avenue
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Address
0,3 mi
124 FITZHERBERT AVENUE
04410 PALMERSTON NORTH
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

Address
0,5 mi
145 Fitzherbert Avenue
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Palmerston North Automotive - Call Palmerston North Automotive now on 06 357 4944

Published: July 15, 2013
Length: 39:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: NewZealandSEO

Palmerston North Automotive **http://www.peterbeckautos.co.nz** Call 06 357 4944 Automotive Repairs Palmerston North including WOF, european car repair, warrant of fitness and general car...


Sprint Car shoot out Palmerston North NZ Speedway 10/12/11

Published: December 11, 2011
Length: 40:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cross Slot TM

Sprint Cars are the fastest short course speedway cars, just over 13.5 sec per lap for a 400meter dirt oval for the top drivers. not sure but about 800hp and 600kgs maybe less, fantastic....


Inflatable Event Activities & Amusements, Palmerston North

Published: February 19, 2015
Length: 18:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Arena Party Hire

A corporate event with a family picnic atmosphere made this family day in Palmerston North one that we were happy and proud to be a part of. Everybody had fun while the Arena Party Hire staff...


Why not join the Palmerston North Personnel Team

Published: September 10, 2014
Length: 25:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Palmerston North Personnel

Life is short – Love your career Passionate about people, business and delivering awesome outcomes? Palmerston North Personnel delivers exceptional regional recruitment solutions for individual...


Living Room of the City

Published: May 02, 2013
Length: 33:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Palmerston North City Library

Palmerston North filmmaker Tim Hamilton made this film in and around the City Library in 2012 combining stop motion photographjy and video.


House Of Travel Stephen Parsons- Insight Vacations 2011

Published: April 01, 2011
Length: 13:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HOTravelStephenP

Get some further information into Insight Vacations for 2011 through House of Travel Stephen Parsons. Contact: stephenp@hot.co.nz freecall (NZ) 0800 509 444.


Square Affair 2012

Published: April 11, 2012
Length: 28:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Manawatunz

Palmerston North City hops at Easter with Square Affair - a Retro Festival. One of many family events held in the city throughout the year, Square Affair is a trip down memory lane with vintage...


Vaughan Dennison Mayoralty Campaign Video

Published: January 15, 2015
Length: 56:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vaughan Dennison

"I have a vision to lead and inspire, a heart to engage and unite, an approach that will enable progress and the energy to achieve better results." Watch the video to find out why Vaughan...


Magrib Adhan By Br. Hussein Aly [With Meaning in English]

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 34:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Br Imtiyaz

Magrin Adhan By Brother Hussein Aly At City Masjid Palmerston North, New Zealand.


New-Zealand Steam 2012 - Part 2 of 2

Published: November 23, 2012
Length: 09:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: KochersbergTV

A video report of a tour of New-Zealand on board a few steam trains, mostly operated by Mainline Steam. The opportunity to watch a couple of huge steam locomotives running full speed all around...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Arena Manawatu

Arena Manawatu is the current name of the 180,000 square metre publicly owned recreational complex just west of the Palmerston North city centre in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand. It has three linked indoor stadiums, with movable tiered seating. Outdoor facilities include football fields and a speedway track with grandstand. Arena Manawatu has a deserved reputation as being both the busiest and most versatile events and activities complex in New Zealand.

Located at -40.3567, 175.601 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Indoor arenas in New Zealand, Athletics (track and field) venues in New Zealand, Speedway in New Zealand, Speedway venues, Netball venues in New Zealand, Rugby union stadiums in New Zealand, Sports venues in Palmerston North

Awatapu College

Awatapu College is a State co-educational Secondary School in Awapuni, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3733, 175.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Palmerston North, Educational institutions established in 1976

Palmerston North Boys' High School

Palmerston North Boys' High School is a state secondary school for boys located in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3485, 175.607 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in New Zealand, Boys' schools in New Zealand, New Zealand Organisations With Coats of Arms, Educational institutions established in 1902, Secondary schools in Palmerston North

Palmerston North Girls' High School

Palmerston North Girls' High School is a secondary school for girls, located in the suburb of West End in the city of Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3676, 175.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1912, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Secondary schools in Palmerston North

Queen Elizabeth College, Palmerston North

Queen Elizabeth College (QEC) is a secondary school in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3463, 175.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1906, Secondary schools in Palmerston North

West End, Manawatu-Wanganui

West End is a suburb in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3676, 175.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Palmerston North

Palmerston North City Library

The Palmerston North City Library is the main public library provided by the Palmerston North City Council for the residents of Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3561, 175.609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Culture in Palmerston North, Libraries in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Palmerston North, Education in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region, Library buildings completed in 1996

Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School

Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School is a state coeducational intermediate school for year seven and year eight, boys and girls located in central area of Palmerston North, New Zealand. Students are placed in a composite class where they will remain for the two years of their time at the school.

Located at -40.3618, 175.611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1917, Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Schools in Palmerston North

Fitzherbert Park

Fitzherbert Park is a cricket ground in Palmerston North in New Zealand, a home ground of the Central Districts. In February 2000, New Zealand Women defeated England Women at the ground.

Located at -40.3689, 175.616 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sport in Palmerston North, Sports venues in Palmerston North

2XS FM

2XS FM was a radio station in Palmerston North, New Zealand. 2XS started on 29 May 1981 at 8:28 in the morning, broadcasting on 828AM, the name was taken from the stations call sign 2XS. In 1986 2XS began broadcasting on 92.2FM with the call sign 2XXS and the station became known as 92.2XS FM.

Located at -40.3557, 175.612 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in New Zealand, Radio stations established in 1981

Carncot Independent School for Girls

Carncot School is an independent day school for girls in years 1 to 8. It is located close to the central city of Palmerston North in the Manawatu District. Currently, 118 students are enrolled. New Zealand European make up 70% of the roll, with Māori, Pacific Island, European, South African, Middle and Far Eastern families represented. The school accepts international students.

Located at -40.3498, 175.622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Primary schools in New Zealand

Palmerston North Railway Station

Palmerston North Railway Station is a main station on the North Island Main Trunk serving the city of Palmerston North in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand. It is the northern terminus of the Capital Connection long distance commuter train to Wellington and a major stop on the Northern Explorer service between Auckland and Wellington.

Located at -40.3444, 175.594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Palmerston North, Railway stations opened in 1886, Rail transport in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region

Districts of the same city

These districts belong to Palmerston North.

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Palmerston North City, Palmerston North, Palmy, Palmerston Norte, پالمرستون نورث, PMR, パーマストンノース, პალმერსტონ-ნორთი, 파머스턴노스, Palmerston Nortas, Te Papa-i-oea, Palmerston Utara, Палмерстон-Норт, Палмерстон Норт, پامرسٹن نارتھ, 北帕莫斯顿