Driving Route: Rotorua - Wellington - Christchurch - Invercargill. Day 4: Wanganui to Palmerston North. Driving directions for your self-drive holiday in New Zealand, guiding you from Wanganui to Palmerston North. Palmerston North is a vibrant, youthful city with an attractive historic heart. Palmerston North is located in the Manawatu region and is New Zealand's sixth largest city.

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Driving Route : Rotorua - Christchurch - Invercargill

Day 4 : Wanganui to Palmerston North

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Route Summary

Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.

  Travel time Km (Miles)
Wanganui - Palmerston North 1 hr 72 45
Totals for Day 1 hr 72 45

Wanganui - Palmerston North

Wanganui - Palmerston North

72 km (45 miles)
Approximately 1 hour
Road Conditions: State Highway

The picturesque river city of Wanganui has a long history. Take time to explore the restored heritage areas, then check out the various options for an expedition on the river.

You can also take the tunnel and elevator to the top of Durie Hill, for commanding views of the city and surrounding countryside. A number of private gardens in and around Wanganui are open to visitors.

On the short drive to Wanganui, you'll enjoy refreshing farmland and river scenery. Pause in the town of Bulls if you're interested in antiques. In nearby Marton, a maze is cut into a field of maize every summer.

One of New Zealand's largest provincial cities, Palmerston North has an attractive historic heart. Many of the original stores built in the 1920s and 1930s have been restored and now function as boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Rose gardens and museums should also be on your agenda of things to see.

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