Hokowhitu Travel Guide
Palmerston North
Popular places to visit
The Square
You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a visit to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Palmerston North Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Palmerston North Convention Centre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Arena Manawatu
Catch an event at Arena Manawatu during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
New Zealand Rugby Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Zealand Rugby Museum during your travels in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Victoria Esplanade
Explore the great outdoors at Victoria Esplanade, a lovely green space in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Centrepoint Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Centrepoint Theatre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Hokowhitu
Cosy Villa just 5 mins away fron the city. Child-friendly
Riverside retreat - entire house
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
Great motel, good location and clean
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Greeted by friendly Andy. Went upstairs to room 16 and were surprised as to how spacious it is. We found it to be very clean and had everything we needed. We will certainly be returning.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North
Hotel is in good location right by square and staff were helpful. Room was clean. Parking was a bit of a pain and the parking area needs to be booked ahead of time. It’s around the corner from hotel. The room we were in had a wet room/accessibility shower. The curtain around it was inadequate to ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
Nice team, good rooms
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hokowhitu
Terrace End
Terrace End might not have many top sights, but Community Leisure Centre and The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
Massey University
You might appreciate the spas and cafes in Massey University, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Victoria Esplanade and Centrepoint Theatre are just a few notable stops.
Palmerston North Central
While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and Centrepoint Theatre.
Fitzherbert
Fitzherbert might not have many top sights, but Victoria Esplanade and The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Roslyn
While Roslyn may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Square and Centrepoint Theatre.
