Whakarongo 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 Whakarongo Hotel Deals
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
Friendly staff, very pleasant room
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Cornwall Motor Lodge
Great thanks
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Carramar Motor Inn
Very clean room and good staff
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Fitzherbert Castle Motel
The building. I love castles. But that’s not all. Room was clean and welcoming. Bed slept good. Reception guy was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for an awesome stay.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whakarongo
Kelvin Grove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kelvin Grove and surrounding area, you can visit The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
Terrace End
Terrace End might not have many top sights, but The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum 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 City Library.
Hokowhitu
Hokowhitu might not have many top sights, but The Square 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.
Fitzherbert
Fitzherbert might not have many top sights, but Victoria Esplanade and The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
