Highbury Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
City Library
After visiting City Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Our pick of the best Highbury Hotel Deals
ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL
"basic room with kettle, fridge, toaster, iron and small microwave. milk and tea provided but take your own coffee and sugar conveniently next to takeaway/"restaurant" and on main highway near race course comfortable queen bed tho" only 2 pillows - no spares effective heat pump so room easily warmed ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Delightful 2-bedroom house with AC in Palmerston North
Newly renovated house! Near to the airport, hospital & Manawatu Arena
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
"Great motel, good location and clean"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Fitzherbert Castle Motel
"The Young son of the proprietor was fantastic, couldn’t be any more helpful. Although it was right in downtown Palmerston, easy walking distance to the Square, it was Quiet, and the bed was fantastic and it was Clean. There were enough blankets to suit even me. I will be staying there every time ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North
"Lots of shops near by including Woolworths just around the corner. Priya was very nice when we checked in. Wasn’t as good as other Wyndhams we had stayed in and needed coat hangers"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highbury
Westbrook
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrook, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
Takaro
While Takaro isn't home to many top sights, Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Awapuni
While Awapuni may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Esplanade and Arena Manawatu.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
Cloverlea
Cloverlea might not have many top sights, but Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Palmerston North Central
While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
