Palmerston North City has a central New Zealand location with an extensive population catchment within easy distance. Over one million people live within a two hour (200km) radius, making it one of the most popular and cost-effective locations in New Zealand.

Palmerston North is the largest city between Hamilton and Wellington with well developed infrastructure, services and amenities.  The City is a major rail centre on the main trunk line. State Highway 1 passes through the region, and there are excellent roading connections north, south, east and west.

Palmerston North Airport has domestic services to all of the major cities as well as numerous provincial centres.  It has the record for being open the most days of any New Zealand airport (due to favourable weather) and is located just 5.5km from the CBD.

Not only are there superb accommodation options for visitors, but also a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment and shopping.

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