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Key Features
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Rural life
There’s no better place to sample authentic rural life. Conference delegates can be offered the chance to shear a sheep, ride a horse or milk a cow. In season, feeding lambs and calves is a delightful experience. | |
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Gracious gardens
Huge historic homes with beautiful, park-like gardens welcome visitors for walks and talks. The region is famous for its rhododendrons, azaleas and roses. Expect to meet native bird life, including Tui, Bellbirds and Fantails. | |
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Adrenalin plus
If you want to take your people out of their comfort zone, prescribe a dose of adrenalin. Manawatu can deliver the North Island’s highest bungy jump and largest flying fox. Or how about a blast around Manfield Race Track? |
What To Do
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Manawatu Activities
Jet boating, horse riding, garden walks, farm activities, and more... | |
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Manawatu Scenic Highlights
Wind farm, Manawatu Gorge, Pohangina Anticline, Ruahine Forest Park, Victoria Esplanade Gardens | |
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Events
National Gem, Crystal and Fossil Show, Manfield Winter Series, Cherry Blossom Festival, Manawatu A & P Show |
Before and After
From Manawatu it’s an easy drive south to the shops, restaurants and theatres of Wellington. For a quieter type of holiday, travel north west to the Taranaki region, which is admired for its surf beaches, gardens and mountain walks.
Try these driving routes:
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Key Tips
- January - May busiest time, so book early
- Palmerston North has an International Airport
- 30 minute flight from Wellington
- Facilities can cater for up to 5000 participants
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- Palmerston North is the main conference centre in Manawatu
- Offers interesting themed venues, such as the Rugby Museum or Manfield Race Track
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Planning Essentials
Venues & Accommodation
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The Conventions New Zealand site provides detailed venue and conference services information. There are also Conference Facilities listings on this site which provide a summary of venues. |
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Manawatu Accommodation
Palmerston North is an ideal base for a large conference group, offering high quality hotel accommodation. Smaller conferences can enjoy the comfort of historic homesteads. |
Getting Here
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Plane: A short flight from Wellington and Auckland. The international airport at Palmerston North receives direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Fiji. |
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Bus/Car: The Manawatu is in the lower North Island and an easy two-hour drive from Wellington. |
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