West End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Esplanade Scenic Railway
Find out about the history of Palmerston North when you take a trip to Esplanade Scenic Railway. 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.
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.
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
Quiet, clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Fitzherbert Castle Motel
Nice clean unit
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Bentleys Motor Inn
Clean room, wonderful shower, Excellent staff.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Cornwall Motor Lodge
Friendly staff, nice room in the day but on a loud corner at night, lots of traffic noise kept me awake.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North
No issues, pleasant stay
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Kauri Court Motel and Apartments
We were set to stay one night at Kauri Court then booked in for a second night. Staff were very friendly, easy to talk to and helpful. Our room was clean and had great cooking facilities and utensils, even a pair of scissors! We would recommend Kauri Court.😊
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Takaro
While Takaro isn't home to many top sights, Arena Manawatu and Centrepoint Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Palmerston North Central
While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and Centrepoint Theatre.
Hokowhitu
Hokowhitu might not have many top sights, but The Square and Centrepoint Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 The Square are just a few notable stops.
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.
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.
