Palmerston North, Administrative division in Manawatu-Wanganui region, New Zealand.
Palmerston North extends along the north bank of the Manawatu River, surrounded by the Ruahine and Tararua mountain ranges in the North Island.
The settlement received its name in 1871 when North was added to distinguish it from another Palmerston located in the South Island of New Zealand.
Massey University anchors the educational landscape of Palmerston North, drawing students and researchers from across New Zealand and international locations.
The city maintains an extensive network of parks covering 5.54 square kilometers, with Victoria Esplanade featuring botanical gardens and recreational spaces.
The temperature in Palmerston North remains moderate throughout the year, with summer highs of 22°C and winter averages of 12°C.
Location: Palmerston North City
Inception: 1877
Elevation above the sea: 46 m
Shares border with: Manawatū District, Horowhenua District, Tararua District
Website: https://pncc.govt.nz
GPS coordinates: -40.35491,175.60951
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
Arena Manawatu
739 m
Palmerston North City Library
139 m
Te Manawa
382 m
New Zealand Rugby Museum
398 m
Hopwood Clock Tower
226 m
Caccia Birch House
2.1 km
Regent on Broadway
286 m
Centrepoint Theatre
635 m
Engineer Corps Memorial Centre
6.1 km
Otangane Stream
17.5 km
Batocera longhorns and Goliath
324 m
Sledge Track
12.8 km
Te Peeti Awe Awe Memorial
305 m
United Manawatu Lodge
670 m
Coronation Memorial Fountain
155 m
Stubbs Jewellers Building
98 m
House
932 m
Post Office
1.9 km
Steeles Building
106 m
Cluny Park Station Homestead
3.7 km
Hoffman Continuous Kiln
2.6 km
Soldiers Club Building
121 m
Ward Brothers Building
177 m
Pacific Monarch
311 m
Queen Elizabeth Technical College
415 m
Palmerston North Visitor Information Centre
183 m
Horseshoe Bend Reserve
16.3 km
Hitching Post
300 mReviews
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