Palmerston North

The Manawatū River defines the setting of Palmerston North — its broad course across the Manawatū Plains has helped make the city a long-standing service and commercial centre for a productive farming district. Known locally as Palmy, it sits in the lower North Island between the Tararua and Ruahine ranges, with the river continuing east through the Manawatū Gorge. The Square, a large central reserve, is the civic heart, while Te Manawa combines art, science and local history exhibitions. Palmerston North is also home to Massey University’s original campus and the New Zealand Rugby Museum, reflecting its national role in education and sport. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Palmerston North relates to the Manawatū Plains and surrounding ranges.

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