Best places in Palmerston North, New Zealand to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Best places in Palmerston North

Discover the best places in Palmerston North, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 568 places in the city.

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Timezone Palmerston North

Video arcade

👍 Loved the Wild West shooting game! Harry was an awesome employee as well. Really made me feel accommodated and at home at Timezone! 😁 Edit: They got rid of the Wild West shooting game…😞

4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~0.29 km from centre)

The Victoria Esplanade

Park

Large park with rose gardens, BBQs, aviaries & a paddling pool, plus a cafe & miniature railway.

4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)

Cafe Jacko

Cafe

👍👍 Had breakfast here this morning and was greeted by a lovely man who had a big smile on his face. From the moment we walked in we could feel the beautiful atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious and they had fast service even though they were busy. All the staff were friendly too. It may be di...

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4.70 (883 reviews) (~0.28 km from centre)

Watson Integrity: Real Estate | Property Management - Palmerston North

Real estate agency

👍👍 I would like to say a big " Thank you" to Allan Gillies at Watson Integrity for doing a fantastic job as our property manager. His communication was fast and efficiency, all those extra works he has done for us were turely appreciated. Thank you Allan.

4.80 (336 reviews) (~1.18 km from centre)

Viv's Kitchen

Cafe

👍👍 Viv's Kitchen Sanson is a very good place to stop for a break, excellent selection of cabinet food you can have yummy savoury pies, etc. heated with a side salad added, very nice indeed, bigger meals if want, or, just a cake, not forgetting the cream horn. The place is very roomy with different area...

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4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~22.52 km from centre)

Little Savanna

Restaurant

👍👍 Such a pleasant surprise! We didn't know about this place and saw it driving by. The meat platter was incredibly delicious Chicken wings, steak and ribs, all prepared in a different way with 2 different sauces on the side, keeping your taste buds excited all the way through. Excellent service, beat...

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4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~0.46 km from centre)

4 Flames Indian Restaurant

Indian restaurant

👍👍 The best Indian cuisine I have tasted in a long time. Highly recommend a visit

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4.70 (452 reviews) (~15 km from centre)

Pho Nem Hanoi Home Cooking

Vietnamese restaurant

👍👍 Food, service, atmosphere 10/10 We’ve had an amazing time and meal last night with wonderful service from staff and food tasted absolutely amazing and such big portions. Keep it up! Would highly recommend them. Happy to have come here seeing we’ve tried Saigon on Princess Street a few days ago only...

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4.70 (434 reviews) (~0.15 km from centre)

Destiny on Fitzherbert Motel

Motel

Stylish rooms & suites, some with kitchenettes, in a relaxed motel offering complimentary Wi-Fi.

4.70 (428 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

Nero Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 Everything from booking to the dining experience was a top notch. We could literally lick the plates and my son was a chef in the past in a French Italian restaurant in Tauranga when we used to live there said he used to have his coffee made by his boss exactly the same as we had in Nero. The combin...

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4.70 (408 reviews) (~0.58 km from centre)

Aberdeen on Broadway

Restaurant

👍👍 Wonderful experience. It was the first place we had a meal as a family in Palmerston North, since arriving and it did not dissappoint. Ive been in hospitality for 15 years, both as Sous chef of a 5 star boutique hotel and manager of a very popular seaside Restaurant in Jeffeys Bay, South Africa. An...

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4.60 (768 reviews) (~0.53 km from centre)

Sublime Coffee Roasters

Espresso bar

👍👍 The best place to get coffee in Palmerston hands down. Have never been to a place where the staff will remember you after only a couple visits, and they're so kind and chatty and just make the place a happy environment at all times. They also sell plenty of coffee equipment and beans in a cute setup...

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4.80 (250 reviews) (~0.35 km from centre)

The Regent on Broadway

Performing arts theater

👍 This is a beautifully appointed theatre, and quite grand for a small city. The acoustics are pretty good, and a wide range of acts and performances is catered for. The ticketing people are helpful and ushers are respectful and supportive. Seating is fully tiered as should be expected. It pays to be...

4.60 (718 reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)

Centrepoint Theatre

Performing arts theater

👍👍 Penny Ashton's one woman show 'Olive Copperbottom'. A fabulous show with a plethora of characters celebrating the life of Olive in song and merriment. Brilliant 👏 👏 👏

4.80 (241 reviews) (~0.49 km from centre)

Pacha's Kebab Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 Possibly one of the best kebabs I’ve ever had a New Zealand. I could not write this place enough service was incredible and the kebabs very tasty if you’re ever here well worth the effort A+++

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4.90 (180 reviews) (~0.45 km from centre)

HARU Japanese Restaurant

Japanese regional restaurant

👍👍 Oh my gosh, this place was recommended to me and I thank that person for showing me this place. To start we had beautiful service, a drink was offered then the menu was explained. Probably the most tasty food I've ever had in Palmy hands down. There are some great places to eat but if you haven't be...

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4.60 (625 reviews) (~0.23 km from centre)

Waireka Honey Centre

Honey farm

👍👍 A perfect place to stop with the family when travelling. The home made honey ice cream is perfection. So many honey products for sale there. From jewellery, bags, lunch wraps, creams and lotions, to bee keeping equipment. Live honey hive with glass panel to observe bees at work. Video to explain the...

4.60 (624 reviews) (~22.18 km from centre)

Inspire Me: Crystals & Gifts For Wellbeing

Store

👍👍 Beautiful shop, hadn't been in years, I will go back ,staff was amazing and very helpful,the staff member behind the counter was amazing, as I was having a bad week, she was awesome

4.80 (219 reviews) (~0.17 km from centre)

Brew Union Brewing Co

Bar & grill

👍👍 Booked in for dinner for 4 adults. It was so relaxing the time just flew . Quick service , and delicious food . Very large proportion of food, so doggy bag . It was good idea to book, it was reasonably full .

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4.50 (1.5K reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)

Boho Cafe

Cafe

😠 We went to boho cafe today on our visit to Palmerston North. I ordered burger which came with frozen buns and my partner ordered egg Benny with split hollandaise sauce. We informed the waitress about it, that egg Benny is ok but the buns is FROZEN. She said she will talk to the chef and will give d...

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4.60 (489 reviews) (~2.42 km from centre)

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