Join us and help raise funds for Palmerston North Renal Unit with the team from the regions Lion Clubs. Friday 8 March – Sunday 10 March.
If you’re in Palmy, Ashhurst, Massey or Feilding, Horizons Regional Council has got you.
Join us and chill in he Relaxation Zone – an area for everyone who needs a bit of space – Located behind the clock-tower it is surrounded by a picket fence, has it’s own big screen and a UCOL marquee. The team from Canine Friends Pet Therapy will be stationed here throughout the Games. If you require accessibility parking please register by emailing [email protected] with your details and times you want to book a park on the Library corner of The Square.
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Palmerston North has a diverse range of accommodation options from holiday parks and motels, to hotels and self-contained apartments. Within the city, there is plenty of accommodation near the main event hubs such as the Central Energy Trust Arena and the Te Marae o Hine – The Square, in the centre of the city. The compact nature of the city means everything is nearby.
Shop in Palmy over the Rural Games Weekend. Spend $20 or more at participating stores and be in to win a Winter Weekend for two in Queenstown.
At the heart of the city lies the creative and cultural precinct with a trifecta of museums, art galleries and theatres. Take a walking tour of the city’s epic new street art and pick up an rt and sculpture trail guide to uncover the impressive pieces dotted across the city.
If you’re after an adrenaline rush, Arapuke Park is a premier mountain bike destination atop the Tararua Ranges, just minutes from the city. Offering over 30km of mixed grade trails, it’s a must for those after a two-wheeled adventure while you are here.
A great family weekend of traditional sports, entertainment and heaps of opportunities to have a go.