Highbury Travel Guide
Palmerston North
Popular places to visit
The Square
You can learn about the history of Palmerston North with a visit to The Square. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Palmerston North Hospital
If Palmerston North Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palmerston North.
Arena Manawatu
Catch an event at Arena Manawatu during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
New Zealand Rugby Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in New Zealand Rugby Museum during your travels in Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Palmerston North Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Palmerston North Convention Centre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Centrepoint Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Centrepoint Theatre during your trip to Palmerston North. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Highbury
ACCOMMODATION GATEWAY MOTEL
The room was clean. The bathroom was tired and dated but fit for purpose. Overall good area for what we wanted and good value for overnight stay.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North
Superb staff, great rooms, fabulous breakfast and the location is so convenient for the convention centre. We've stayed at a fair few places in Palmy but BK's is much quieter than most. Highly recommend if you want a good sleep.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Cornwall Motor Lodge
The room was very spacious it had a small balcony, a kitchenette which was a bit small but manageable and a hot tub which was round and accommodated more than 1 person, it was luxurious to use. Walkable to town, a bit noisy on the main road and we only saw 1 staff member who was pleasant but we did ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Ramada Encore By Wyndham Palmerston North
Great cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North
The best part about the hotel were the bar and foyer. Friendly staff. Our room overlooked a derelict building. Room in need of updating and very noisy. Wouldn’t stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Distinction Coachman Hotel, Palmerston North
Good location. Good facilities
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highbury
Westbrook
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrook, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
Takaro
While Takaro isn't home to many top sights, Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Awapuni
While Awapuni may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Victoria Esplanade and Esplanade Scenic Railway.
Cloverlea
Cloverlea might not have many top sights, but Arena Manawatu and New Zealand Rugby Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Palmerston North Central
While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and Centrepoint Theatre.
