"Heading South" Palmerston North by RavPadfoot
Palmerston North Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 70 photos
I spent two nights in Palmerston North as I attempted to overcome my jet lag and get accostumed to New Zealand. Palmy, as it's called, is a college town about an hour north of Wellington. It does not have as much to offer as other places in New Zealand but it was a good place to relax.
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Peruse the local museum
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While in Palmerston North, don't miss the Te Manawa Museum (formally known as the Manawatu Museum). I only visited the... more travel advice
Great Guinness
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I ended up eating here twice. If you like Irish pubs, this is where you should go! It's right next to the Square and... more travel advice
The only YHA Affiliated Hostel in Palmy
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The hostel feels more like a house than a hostel. The tv room in front is the heart of the building and it is easy to... more travel advice
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nice tips.
i had better give that museum a go
haven't been to Palmi for quite a while, tks for the reminder, good tips again.
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