What's Manawatū-Whanganui like?
Manawatū-Whanganui is a friendly locale known for its restaurants. Activities like hiking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. This winter paradise of Manawatū-Whanganui is home to Turoa Ski Area and Whakapapa Ski Area. While you're here, don't miss a chance to see sights like The Square and Palmerston North Convention Centre.
Where are the best places to stay in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Manawatū-Whanganui:
Ruapehu Country Lodge, in Ohakune
Adults-only lodge next to golf course- Free breakfast ⢠Free parking ⢠Free WiFi ⢠Sauna ⢠Terrace
Tongariro Crossing Lodge, in National Park Village
Luxury B&B in national park- Free parking ⢠Free WiFi ⢠Free train station shuttle ⢠Bar ⢠Attentive staff
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge, in Whanganui
- Free parking ⢠Free WiFi ⢠Garden ⢠Attentive staff
Drovers Motor Inn, in Palmerston North
City-center motel within easy reach of The Square- Free parking ⢠Free WiFi
Aubyn Court Spa Motel, in Palmerston North
City-center motel- Free parking ⢠Free WiFi ⢠Spa tub
What is there to see around Manawatū-Whanganui?
- The Square (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
- Palmerston North Convention Centre (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
- Arena Manawatu (0.5 mi/0.9 km from the city center)
- Victoria Esplanade (1 mi/1.7 km from the city center)
- Castlecliff Beach (44.4 mi/71.5 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Manawatū-Whanganui?
- Centrepoint Theatre (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
- Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre (25.4 mi/40.9 km from the city center)
- Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Visitor Centre (79.9 mi/128.6 km from the city center)
- Bridge to Nowhere (82.3 mi/132.4 km from the city center)
- Te Manawa (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city center)
Other Popular Manawatū-Whanganui Attractions
- Mowhanau Beach
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
- Big Carrot
- Ratana Church
- Ohakune Old Coach Road