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)
- South Beach (42 mi/67.6 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)
- Whanganui Museum (41.6 mi/67 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)
Other Popular Manawatū-Whanganui Attractions
- Virginia Lake
- Castlecliff Beach
- Mowhanau Beach
- Big Carrot
- Ratana Church