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City Parks

• Memorial Park Palmerston North: Poppy Playgrounds, Splash Pad and Memorial
• The Square Palmerston North: Te Marae o Hine Park and Walk
• Victoria Esplanade Palmerston North: Gardens, Railway and River Pathway

Coastal Parks and Reserves

• Foxton Beach Horowhenua: Day Trip from Palmerston North to the Beach and Manawatū Estuary
• Himatangi Beach Palmerston North: Day Trip, Swimming & Sand Dunes

Forest Parks

• A-Frame Hut and Takapari Road Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Climb to a Two-Bunk Hut
• Ashhurst Domain Palmerston North: Riverside Reserve with Camping, Walks and Swimming
• Burn Hut Track Palmerston North: Tararua Tramp from the Mangahao Reservoirs
• Burtton's Track Palmerston North: Te Araroa Tramp from Scotts Road to Mangahao Road
• Coppermine Loop Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Forest Loop with Hawke's Bay Views
• Coppermine Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Forest Walk to an Old Copper Mining Area
• Kumeti Road End Tramping Tracks Palmerston North: Ruahine Leatherwood Crossing to Kiritaki Hut
• Mangahao Makahika Track Palmerston North: Te Araroa Tramp from Mangahao Road to Levin
• Mangahao Track Palmerston North: Tararua River Tramp to Mangahao Flats Hut
• No.1 Line Tracks Palmerston North: Ruahine Ridge Climb to Pohangina Valley Views
• Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge Track Palmerston North: Steep Tararua Climb to Wairarapa Views
• Roaring Stag Track Palmerston North: Tararua Ridge Tramp to a Riverside Hut
• Rokaiwhana Stream Walk Palmerston North: Short Ruahine Forest Walk from Tamaki Road End
• South Ohau Hut via Waiopehu and Dora Ridge Palmerston North: Tararua Tops Tramp from Levin
• Tōtara Reserve Palmerston North: Walking Tracks, Swimming & Camping
• Turitea Reserve Palmerston North: Walkways, Views and Te Araroa Section
• Waiopehu Track Palmerston North: Day Trip Tramp to Waiopehu Hut in Tararua Forest Park
• Wharite Peak Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Tops Tramp with Views to Kapiti Island

Gardens and Arboretums

• Ian McKean Pinetum Rangiwahia: Conifer Collection Near Palmerston North

Nature Reserves and Walking Tracks

• Arapuke Forest Park Palmerston North: Mountain Biking & Walking Trails
• Ballance Loop Track Palmerston North: Easy Family Bush Loop at the Manawatu Gorge
• Beehive Creek Walkway Palmerston North: Summer Creek Walk in the Pohangina Valley
• Bledisloe Park Palmerston North: Walks, Swimming Hole & Picnic Spot
• Edwards Pit Park Palmerston North: Restored Quarry, Wetlands and Walks
• Kahikatea Walk Palmerston North: Short Forest Walk Among Pohangina Valley Giants
• Papaitonga Track Palmerston North: Day Trip to Lake Waiwiri Lookouts Near Levin
• Poutoa Reserve Palmerston North: Gully Walks and Dog Exercise Area
• Ruamahanga Wilderness Reserve Palmerston North: Dog Exercise and River Access
• Sledge Track Palmerston North: Bush Walks, Swimming & Platinum Mines
• Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge: Scenic Walks, Tararua Tunnel & Wind Farm
• Te Motu o Poutoa Anzac Park Palmerston North: Views, History and Walks
• Titoki Reserve Palmerston North: Green Corridors Walkway
• Tutukiwi Reserve Palmerston North: Native Bush Walk and Historic Bridge

Neighbourhood Parks

• Adderstone Reserve Palmerston North: Walking, Dogs and Nature Play
• Awapuni Community Gardens Palmerston North: Allotments, Working Bees & Community
• Milverton Park Palmerston North: Playground, History and Facilities
• Ongley Park Palmerston North: Cricket, Rugby and Sports Facilities
• Rangitāne Park Palmerston North: Playground, Sports and Stream

Riverside Parks

• Ahimate Reserve Palmerston North: Dog Park, Tracks & River Access
• Albert Street Riverside Reserve Palmerston North: River Access, Pump Track and Upgrades
• Raumai Reserve Palmerston North: Pohangina River Swimming & Picnics

Sports Parks

• Fitzherbert Park Palmerston North: Cricket Ground, Hockey and Rugby League
• Skoglund Park Palmerston North: Football Ground and Recreation Hub
• Vautier Park Palmerston North: Netball Courts, BMX Track and Sports Facilities

City Walks

• He Ara Kotahi Pathway Palmerston North: Walking & Cycling Route
• Manawatū River Shared Pathway: 10.3km Walk and Cycle Route in Palmerston North
• Te Arapiki a Tāne: Stairway of Tāne Walk Palmerston North
• Te Motu o Poutoa Anzac Park Palmerston North: Views, History and Walks
• The Square Palmerston North: Te Marae o Hine Park and Walk
• Victoria Esplanade Palmerston North: Gardens, Railway and River Pathway

Forest Walks

• Arapuke Forest Park Palmerston North: Mountain Biking & Walking Trails
• Coppermine Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Forest Walk to an Old Copper Mining Area
• Kahikatea Walk Palmerston North: Short Forest Walk Among Pohangina Valley Giants
• Poutoa Reserve Palmerston North: Gully Walks and Dog Exercise Area
• Rokaiwhana Stream Walk Palmerston North: Short Ruahine Forest Walk from Tamaki Road End
• Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge: Scenic Walks, Tararua Tunnel & Wind Farm
• Te Arapiki o Tawhaki Palmerston North: Day Trip Forest Loop at Pūkaha Mount Bruce
• Tōtara Reserve Palmerston North: Walking Tracks, Swimming & Camping
• Turitea Reserve Palmerston North: Walkways, Views and Te Araroa Section
• Tutukiwi Reserve Palmerston North: Native Bush Walk and Historic Bridge

Gorge Walks

• Ballance Loop Track Palmerston North: Easy Family Bush Loop at the Manawatu Gorge
• Tawa Loop Track Palmerston North: Easy Gorge Walk

Mountain Tracks

• A-Frame Hut and Takapari Road Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Climb to a Two-Bunk Hut
• Burn Hut Track Palmerston North: Tararua Tramp from the Mangahao Reservoirs
• Kumeti Road End Tramping Tracks Palmerston North: Ruahine Leatherwood Crossing to Kiritaki Hut
• Maharahara Peak Track: Summit Climb in Ruahine Forest Park
• Rangiwahia Hut Track: Ruahine Forest Park Palmerston North
• Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge Track Palmerston North: Steep Tararua Climb to Wairarapa Views
• Sledge Track Palmerston North: Bush Walks, Swimming & Platinum Mines
• South Ohau Hut via Waiopehu and Dora Ridge Palmerston North: Tararua Tops Tramp from Levin
• Wharite Peak Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Tops Tramp with Views to Kapiti Island

Nature, Wetland and Reserve Walks

• Adderstone Reserve Palmerston North: Walking, Dogs and Nature Play
• Bledisloe Park Palmerston North: Walks, Swimming Hole & Picnic Spot
• Edwards Pit Park Palmerston North: Restored Quarry, Wetlands and Walks
• Papaitonga Track Palmerston North: Day Trip to Lake Waiwiri Lookouts Near Levin
• Ruamahanga Wilderness Reserve Palmerston North: Dog Exercise and River Access
• Titoki Reserve Palmerston North: Green Corridors Walkway

Regional and Backcountry Walks

• Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Track: Easy Ruahine Tramp Palmerston North
• Burtton's Track Palmerston North: Te Araroa Tramp from Scotts Road to Mangahao Road
• Coppermine Loop Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Forest Loop with Hawke's Bay Views
• Mangahao Makahika Track Palmerston North: Te Araroa Tramp from Mangahao Road to Levin
• No.1 Line Tracks Palmerston North: Ruahine Ridge Climb to Pohangina Valley Views
• Roaring Stag Track Palmerston North: Tararua Ridge Tramp to a Riverside Hut
• Waiopehu Track Palmerston North: Day Trip Tramp to Waiopehu Hut in Tararua Forest Park

Stream and River Walks

• Ahimate Reserve Palmerston North: Dog Park, Tracks & River Access
• Beehive Creek Walkway Palmerston North: Summer Creek Walk in the Pohangina Valley
• Mangahao Track Palmerston North: Tararua River Tramp to Mangahao Flats Hut
• Mangaone Stream Shared Pathway Palmerston North: 11km Easy Walk and Cycle

Central Suburbs

• Palmerston North Central: City Heart, The Square and CBD Amenities
• Terrace End Palmerston North: Early Suburb with Heritage Character
• West End Palmerston North: Inner-West Suburb with Parks and Amenities

Northern Suburbs

• Cloverlea Palmerston North: Residential Suburb Guide
• Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North: Suburb Guide to Living and Local Amenities
• Milson Palmerston North: Residential Suburb with Airport and Parks
• Roslyn, Palmerston North: Suburb Guide to Residential Living and Amenities
• Takaro, Palmerston North: Suburb Guide to Residential Living and Amenities
• Whakarongo Palmerston North: Rural Suburb Between City and Ashhurst

Southern Suburbs

• Awapuni Palmerston North: Riverside Residential Suburb Living
• Fitzherbert Palmerston North: Residential Suburb Near Massey University
• Highbury, Palmerston North: Suburb Guide to Established Residential Living
• Hokowhitu, Palmerston North: Suburb Guide to Riverside Residential Living
• Westbrook Palmerston North: Residential Suburb with Parks and Amenities

Towns and Villages near Palmerston North

• Aorangi near Palmerston North: Settlement Guide to Marae and Farmland
• Awahuri near Palmerston North: Rural Area Guide to Forest and Farm Country
• Ballance near Palmerston North: Rural Area Guide to Gorge Country and Farm Life
• Colyton near Palmerston North: Village Guide to Hall, School and Farm Life
• Feilding near Palmerston North: Town Guide to Farming Heritage and Manchester Square
• Glen Oroua near Palmerston North: Village Guide to Plains Farming and Hall Life
• Maewa near Palmerston North: Suburb Guide to Northern Feilding
• Newbury near Palmerston North: Rural Area Guide to Community Living
• Opiki near Palmerston North: Rural Area Guide to River Flats and Flax Heritage
• Pahiatua near Palmerston North: Town Guide to Gardens and Rural Life
• Rangiotu near Palmerston North: Rural Area Guide to Farms and a Historic Marae
• Rongotea near Palmerston North: Village Guide to Heritage Streets and Rural Life
• Tiakitahuna near Palmerston North: Rural Area Guide to River Flats and a Roadside Rocket
• Tokomaru near Palmerston North: Town Guide to Village Life and Steam Heritage

Villages and Rural Localities

• Aokautere, Palmerston North: Rural Area Guide to Modern Residential Growth Area
• Ashhurst Palmerston North: Suburban Gateway Township
• Bunnythorpe Palmerston North: Rural Village Community
• Kairanga, Palmerston North: Rural Area Guide to Farming Country West of the City
• Linton Palmerston North: Military Camp Suburb and Rural Community
• Longburn Palmerston North: Rural Settlement and History
• Turitea Palmerston North: Rural Suburb, Reserve and Walkways

Beaches and Coastal Escapes

• Ākitio Beach Palmerston North: Swimming, Water Quality and East Coast Day Trip
• Foxton Beach Horowhenua: Day Trip from Palmerston North to the Beach and Manawatū Estuary
• Himatangi Beach Palmerston North: Day Trip, Swimming & Sand Dunes
• Ōtaki Beach Palmerston North: Swimming, Surf Patrols and Water Quality
• Paraparaumu Day Trip from Palmerston North: Kāpiti Coast Beach and Island Views
• Waikawa Beach Palmerston North: Swimming, Water Quality and Getting There
• Waitārere Beach Palmerston North: Swimming, Surf Patrols and Water Quality

Bush, Ranges and River Valleys

• A-Frame Hut and Takapari Road Track Palmerston North: Ruahine Climb to a Two-Bunk Hut
• Ashhurst Palmerston North: Suburban Gateway Township
• Mangaharakeikei Falls Palmerston North: Roadside View of 60m Waterfall
• Pohangina River at Piripiri: River Swimming and Water Quality near Palmerston North
• Rangiwahia Hut Track: Ruahine Forest Park Palmerston North
• Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge Track Palmerston North: Steep Tararua Climb to Wairarapa Views
• Roaring Stag Track Palmerston North: Tararua Ridge Tramp to a Riverside Hut
• Rokaiwhana Stream Walk Palmerston North: Short Ruahine Forest Walk from Tamaki Road End
• Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges: River Swimming Day Trip from Palmerston North
• South Ohau Hut via Waiopehu and Dora Ridge Palmerston North: Tararua Tops Tramp from Levin
• Waihi Falls Dannevirke: Easy Waterfall Picnic Spot Tararua District
• Waiopehu Track Palmerston North: Day Trip Tramp to Waiopehu Hut in Tararua Forest Park

Countryside, Gardens and Scenic Routes

• Ian McKean Pinetum Rangiwahia: Conifer Collection Near Palmerston North
• Kimbolton Day Trip from Palmerston North: Gardens and Rural Scenery

Towns, Heritage and Culture

• Feilding near Palmerston North: Town Guide to Farming Heritage and Manchester Square
• Mangatainoka Day Trip: Tui Brewery Visitor Centre & Rural Heritage
• Whanganui Day Trip from Palmerston North: Heritage River City

Wildlife, Wetlands and Island Trips

• Papaitonga Track Palmerston North: Day Trip to Lake Waiwiri Lookouts Near Levin
• Te Arapiki o Tawhaki Palmerston North: Day Trip Forest Loop at Pūkaha Mount Bruce

Composite & Area Schools

• Cornerstone Christian School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts

Intermediate Schools

• Feilding Intermediate: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Monrad - Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Palmerston North Intermediate: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Ross Intermediate: Zone, Roll & School Facts

Primary Schools

• Ashhurst School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Awapuni School (P North): Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Ballance School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Carncot Independent School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Central Normal School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Cloverlea School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• College Street Normal School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Colyton School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Glen Oroua School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Hiwinui School: Zone, Roll & School Facts
• Hokowhitu School: Zone, Roll & School Facts

Secondary Schools

• Awatapu College: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Feilding High School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Freyberg High School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Longburn Adventist College: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Manukura: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Palmerston North Boys' High School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Palmerston North Girls' High School: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Queen Elizabeth College: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• St Peter's College (Palmerston North): Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts
• Tararua College: Zone, NCEA Results & School Facts

• Ahimate Reserve Palmerston North: Dog Park, Tracks & River Access
• Albert Street Riverside Reserve Palmerston North: River Access, Pump Track and Upgrades
• Arapuke Forest Park Palmerston North: Mountain Biking & Walking Trails
• Bartletts Ford Reserve: Riverside Freedom Camping on the Pohangina River
• Bledisloe Park Palmerston North: Walks, Swimming Hole & Picnic Spot
• Foxton Beach Horowhenua: Day Trip from Palmerston North to the Beach and Manawatū Estuary
• Himatangi Beach Palmerston North: Day Trip, Swimming & Sand Dunes
• Kahuterawa Reserve Palmerston North: Riverside Camping and Arapuke MTB Gateway
• Manawatū Cycleway: 120km Heartland Ride From Mangaweka to Palmerston North
• Manawatū River Shared Pathway: 10.3km Walk and Cycle Route in Palmerston North
• Rangitāne Park Palmerston North: Playground, Sports and Stream
• Rangiwahia Hut Track: Ruahine Forest Park Palmerston North
• Raumai Reserve Palmerston North: Pohangina River Swimming & Picnics
• Sledge Track Palmerston North: Bush Walks, Swimming & Platinum Mines
• Tangimoana Beach Fishing: Quieter Manawatū Surfcasting
• Te Apiti Manawatu Gorge: Scenic Walks, Tararua Tunnel & Wind Farm
• Te Motu o Poutoa Anzac Park Palmerston North: Views, History and Walks
• Turitea Reserve Palmerston North: Walkways, Views and Te Araroa Section
• Victoria Esplanade Palmerston North: Gardens, Railway and River Pathway
• Woodville Ferry Reserve: Riverside Freedom Camping Near Manawatū Gorge

Cultural Centers and Galleries

• Feilding Art Society: Gallery, Exhibitions and Shop in Feilding
• Manawatū Multicultural Centre Palmerston North: Free Classes and Support
• Snails Artist Run Space Palmerston North: Emerging Art and Creative Hub
• Square Edge Community Arts Palmerston North: Community Art Hub on The Square
• Zimmerman Art Gallery Palmerston North: Contemporary NZ Art

Historic Sites, Landmarks and Heritage Walks

• All Saints' Church Palmerston North: Heritage Building and Active Parish
• Caccia Birch House Palmerston North: Heritage Venue by Hokowhitu Lagoon
• Hoffman Kiln Palmerston North: 1904 Industrial Heritage on Featherston Street
• Ian Matheson City Archives Palmerston North: Local History Research

Museums

• Coach House Museum Feilding: Rural Heritage in Manawatū
• Mangatainoka Day Trip: Tui Brewery Visitor Centre & Rural Heritage
• New Zealand Rugby Museum Palmerston North: Rugby Heritage at Te Manawa
• Te Manawa Palmerston North: Museum, Art Gallery and Science Centre

Māori Heritage and Cultural Landscapes

• The Square Palmerston North: Te Marae o Hine Park and Walk

Theatres and Performance Venues

• Centrepoint Theatre Palmerston North: Professional Regional Theatre
• Globe Theatre Palmerston North: Community Theatre on Main Street
• Regent on Broadway Palmerston North: Heritage Theatre and Live Venue
• The Dark Room Palmerston North: Intimate 50-Seat Theatre Venue

Coastal and Beach

• Ākitio Beach Palmerston North: Swimming, Water Quality and East Coast Day Trip
• Foxton Beach Horowhenua: Day Trip from Palmerston North to the Beach and Manawatū Estuary
• Himatangi Beach Palmerston North: Day Trip, Swimming & Sand Dunes
• Ōtaki Beach Palmerston North: Swimming, Surf Patrols and Water Quality
• Waikawa Beach Palmerston North: Swimming, Water Quality and Getting There
• Waitārere Beach Palmerston North: Swimming, Surf Patrols and Water Quality

Public Pools and Paddling Pools

• Memorial Park Paddling Pool Palmerston North: Free Summer Family Fun

Rivers and Freshwater Swimming Holes

• Ashhurst Domain Palmerston North: Riverside Reserve with Camping, Walks and Swimming
• Bledisloe Park Palmerston North: Walks, Swimming Hole & Picnic Spot
• Pohangina River at Piripiri: River Swimming and Water Quality near Palmerston North
• Raumai Reserve Palmerston North: Pohangina River Swimming & Picnics
• Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges: River Swimming Day Trip from Palmerston North
• Sledge Track Palmerston North: Bush Walks, Swimming & Platinum Mines
• Tōtara Reserve Palmerston North: Walking Tracks, Swimming & Camping

Family Cycling and Learn-to-Ride Areas

• Victoria Esplanade Palmerston North: Gardens, Railway and River Pathway

Mountain Biking Trails

• Arapuke Forest Park Palmerston North: Mountain Biking & Walking Trails
• Burtton's Track Palmerston North: Te Araroa Tramp from Scotts Road to Mangahao Road

Pump Tracks and Bike Skills Areas

• Ahimate Reserve Palmerston North: Dog Park, Tracks & River Access
• Albert Street Riverside Reserve Palmerston North: River Access, Pump Track and Upgrades
• Vautier Park Palmerston North: Netball Courts, BMX Track and Sports Facilities

Regional Road and Gravel Routes

• Manawatū Cycleway: 120km Heartland Ride From Mangaweka to Palmerston North

River and Shared Pathways

• He Ara Kotahi Pathway Palmerston North: Walking & Cycling Route
• Manawatū River Shared Pathway: 10.3km Walk and Cycle Route in Palmerston North
• Mangaone Stream Shared Pathway Palmerston North: 11km Easy Walk and Cycle

Coastal Surfcasting Spots

• Foxton Beach Surfcasting: West Coast Fishing, Palmerston North
• Himatangi Beach Surfcasting: Manawatū West Coast Fishing
• Tangimoana Beach Fishing: Quieter Manawatū Surfcasting
• Waitārere Beach Fishing: Surfcasting and Kontiki in Horowhenua

River Fishing Spots

• Kahuterawa Stream Fishing: Small-Stream Trout, Palmerston North
• Manawatū River Trout Fishing near Palmerston North
• Pohangina River Fly Fishing: Trout near Palmerston North
• Rangitīkei River Trout Fishing near Palmerston North
• Tokomaru River Trout Fishing: Mountain Stream, Palmerston North

• Almadale Reserve Palmerston North: Freedom Camping and Bush Walks
• Ashhurst Domain Palmerston North: Riverside Reserve with Camping, Walks and Swimming
• Bartletts Ford Reserve: Riverside Freedom Camping on the Pohangina River
• Kahuterawa Reserve Palmerston North: Riverside Camping and Arapuke MTB Gateway
• Tōtara Reserve Palmerston North: Walking Tracks, Swimming & Camping
• Victoria Park Feilding: Self-Contained Freedom Camping Near Palmerston North
• Woodville Ferry Reserve: Riverside Freedom Camping Near Manawatū Gorge

Destination Playgrounds

• Memorial Park Palmerston North: Poppy Playgrounds, Splash Pad and Memorial
• Milverton Park Palmerston North: Playground, History and Facilities
• Victoria Esplanade Palmerston North: Gardens, Railway and River Pathway

Feature Playgrounds

• Apollo Park Palmerston North: Space Playground & Butterfly Gardens

Neighbourhood Playgrounds

• Awapuni Park Playground Palmerston North: Fenced Play and Gardens
• Peren Park Palmerston North: Playground, Basketball and Open Space
• Rangitāne Park Palmerston North: Playground, Sports and Stream

• Freyberg High School Library Palmerston North: Student Resource Hub
• Massey University Library Palmerston North: Academic Resources on Manawatū Campus
• Palmerston North City Library: Central Hub for Knowledge and Community
• Youth Space Palmerston North: Teen Hub Next to Central Library

• Mangaharakeikei Falls Palmerston North: Roadside View of 60m Waterfall
• Sledge Track Palmerston North: Bush Walks, Swimming & Platinum Mines
• Waihi Falls Dannevirke: Easy Waterfall Picnic Spot Tararua District

• Palmerston North Skate Park: Palmy Skate Park at Railway Land Reserve

Rivers

• Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges: River Swimming Day Trip from Palmerston North