A Day Guide to Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North

Large palm trees on both sides of a road.
If you only have a day to spend in Palmerston North, make sure you spend most of it at Victoria Esplanade.

Orlando Store

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Orlando Store is only a hop, skip and jump from the edge of Palmerston North, overlooking the stunning Tararua ranges.

Te Āpiti Manawatū Gorge

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For a breathtaking outdoor adventure, simply pop “State Highway Three - Manawatū Gorge” into your map app and complete the quick 20 minute drive from downtown Palmerston North. Nestled between mountains and carved by geological forces over the last three million years, Te Āpiti is a natural time capsule.

He Ara Kotahi Bridge & Pathway

The He Ara Kotahi Bridge at night.
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Get some fresh air at He Ara Kotahi bridge and walkway. The name means ‘a pathway that brings people together’, but you’ll find that this outdoor space does much more than that.

Wildbase Recovery

A rescued morepork cuddling up in a blue towel.
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Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital is a place where you can observe New Zealand’s unique native species and learn more about the hard work that goes into looking after them.