Takaro 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 Hospital
If Palmerston North Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palmerston North.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Takaro Hotel Deals
5 mins to P.N CBD,
Perfect for Staff, Families and Groups.
It’s all you need for a simple easy accomodation .Kids were happy with the wifi and Rebecca was so nice and went above and beyond for us x Thank you
Reviewed on 1 July 2025
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
Room is spacious & well set out with comfortable bed, but pillows were very thin and disappointing. The water pressure in the shower was also weak and invonsistent.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
The room was spacious, clean and the bed was comfortable. The spa bath was heavenly.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North
Great stay. Very comfortable.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Carramar Motor Inn
Very clean room and good staff
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Cornwall Motor Lodge
All good
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Takaro
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 Centrepoint Theatre.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
Highbury
While there might not be top attractions in Highbury, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arena Manawatu and Centrepoint Theatre.
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.
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 Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
