8 Great Reasons to Visit Manawatu

Palmerston North City and Manawatu: Visit this beautiful town on a Friday & pick up some good eats from the farmers' market & go on a guided tour of Feilding Saleyards. Bookings essential through Feilding & Districts Information Centre.

Palmerston North City and Manawatu: Treat yourself to a half day retreat at The Herb Farm. Start with some good eats at the cafe, followed by a stroll in the gardens, and topped off with a beauty treatment and some retail therapy.

Palmerston North City and Manawatu: Have a weekend away in Mangaweka camping and rafting in the scenic setting of Mangaweka.

Palmerston North City and Manawatu: Round up some friends and head to Mokai for the some extreme adventure.Spend at least half a day here admiring the stunning river canyon setting, enjoying good eats, and trying the fox, swing & bungy.

Palmerston North City and Manawatu: Love the All Blacks? Find out show they became such a world power, where rugby originated from, see some amazing exhibits & try out your rugby skills in the interactive area.

Palmerston North City and Manawatu: New Zealand is home to some amazing wildlife. See native birds, rare & interesting animals up close here, including the New Zealand owl - morepork or ruru.

Palmerston North City and Manawatu: See the Manawatu Region's nationally significant contemporary art, science and heritage collections. Take the little kids to have a play in the play house. Allow at least half a day.

Palmerston North City and Manawatu: Take a trip out to Tui Brewery for some good Kiwi tucker and to experience all things Tui. Hot tip - visit on a Friday for a brewery tour.