Hokowhitu
District of Palmerston North
in Palmerston North City of Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-40.356 and 175.611 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -40° 21' 22" and E 175° 36' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:52 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:51 am and 7:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
40.361 and -4.335 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pelayos de la Presa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Touring Hokowhitu

The district Hokowhitu of Palmerston North in Palmerston North City (Manawatu-Wanganui) is a subburb located in New Zealand about 78 mi north-east of Wellington, the country's capital place.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 63% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

17°C (63 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

19°C (65 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fitzherbert Castle Motel

Address
0,3 mi
124 FITZHERBERT AVENUE
04410 PALMERSTON NORTH
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


QUEST PALMERSTON NORTH

Address
0,1 mi
75 THE SQUARE
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shadzz Motel & Conference Centre

Address
0,5 mi
145 Fitzherbert Avenue
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Avenue Motel Palmerston North

Address
0,3 mi
116 Fitzherbert Avenue
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Coachman

Address
0,4 mi
140 FITZHERBERT AVENUE WEST END
04410 Palnerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Big Five Motel

Address
0,7 mi
154 Park Road
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AUBYN COURT SPA MOTEL

Address
0,3 mi
360 Ferguson Street
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Harringtons Motor Lodge

Address
1,1 mi
301 Fitzherbert Ave
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cornwall Motor Lodge

Address
0,3 mi
101 Fitzherbert Avenue
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ASURE Colonial Court Motel & Conference Centre

Address
1,2 mi
305-307 Fitzherbert Avenue
4410 Palmerston North
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Massey University

Massey University (Māori: 'Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa') is one of New Zealand's largest universities, with approximately 34,000 students, 16,000 of whom are extramural students. The University has campuses in Palmerston North, Wellington (in the suburb of Mount Cook) and Auckland. Massey offers most of its degrees extramurally within New Zealand and internationally. It has the nation's largest business college. Research is undertaken on all three campuses.

Located at -40.3848, 175.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Massey University, Palmerston North, Educational institutions established in 1927, Veterinary schools, Universities in New Zealand, New Zealand Organisations With Coats of Arms, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Arena Manawatu

Arena Manawatu is the current name of the 180,000 square metre publicly owned recreational complex just west of the Palmerston North city centre in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand. It has three linked indoor stadiums, with movable tiered seating. Outdoor facilities include football fields and a speedway track with grandstand. Arena Manawatu has a deserved reputation as being both the busiest and most versatile events and activities complex in New Zealand.

Located at -40.3567, 175.601 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Indoor arenas in New Zealand, Athletics (track and field) venues in New Zealand, Speedway in New Zealand, Speedway venues, Netball venues in New Zealand, Rugby union stadiums in New Zealand, Sports venues in Palmerston North

Palmerston North International Airport

Palmerston North International Airport is located on the outskirts of the suburb of Milson in Palmerston North, New Zealand, 5 km north-east of the City central area. Although the airport has not had a regular international flight since the end of March 2008, the official name, Palmerston North International Airport still remains. Palmerston North Airport chief executive Darin Cusack said they provided day-to-day back up for Wellington when flights were diverted.

Located at -40.3206, 175.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Palmerston North

Awatapu College

Awatapu College is a State co-educational Secondary School in Awapuni, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3733, 175.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Palmerston North, Educational institutions established in 1976

Linton Military Camp

Linton Military Camp is the largest New Zealand Army base and is home to the 2nd Land Force Group. It is located just south of Palmerston North. Units based at Linton: Headquarters, 1st Brigade 16 Field Regiment 2 Engineer Regiment 2 Signals Squadron 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Mechanised Infantry) 2 Logistics Battalion 2 Military Police Platoon 2 Health Service Battalion (NZ) (formerly the 2nd Field Hospital) Operational Welfare Unit

Located at -40.4069, 175.578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
New Zealand Army bases

Palmerston North Boys' High School

Palmerston North Boys' High School is a state secondary school for boys located in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3485, 175.607 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boarding schools in New Zealand, Boys' schools in New Zealand, New Zealand Organisations With Coats of Arms, Educational institutions established in 1902, Secondary schools in Palmerston North

Freyberg High School

Freyberg High School is a State Co-Educational Secondary School in the suburb of Roslyn, Palmerston North, New Zealand. The school is located at the end of Freyberg Street, Palmerston North and is bordered by Skoglund Park on the east and Ross Intermediate School on the west. To the north are the netball courts of Vautier Park. Also present is the Freyberg Community Pool, which is open to the public for leisure. It was also voted best school in the Manawatu Region (2006).

Located at -40.338, 175.628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Palmerston North

Palmerston North Girls' High School

Palmerston North Girls' High School is a secondary school for girls, located in the suburb of West End in the city of Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3676, 175.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1912, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Secondary schools in Palmerston North

St Peter's College, Palmerston North

St Peter's College is a Catholic Integrated co-educational College Year 7-13 of approximately 800 students. It is located in the northern Palmerston North suburb of Milson. The school's campus includes the historic St Anskar's Chapel, which was gifted to the school by the Dannevirke Catholic community.

Located at -40.3338, 175.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Palmerston North, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1974

Queen Elizabeth College, Palmerston North

Queen Elizabeth College (QEC) is a secondary school in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3463, 175.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1906, Secondary schools in Palmerston North

Memorial Park, Palmerston North

Memorial Park is a multi-use stadium in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of YoungHeart Manawatu. The stadium has a capacity of 8,000 people. The stadium hosted the final of the 2011 Chatham Cup on 28th August 2011. Wairarapa United won the competition for the first time in their history, defeating Napier City Rovers 2-1.

Located at -40.3464, 175.635 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Association football venues in New Zealand, Sports venues in Palmerston North

Kelvin Grove, Manawatu-Wanganui

Kelvin Grove is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3333, 175.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Palmerston North

Aokautere

Aokautere is a suburb of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. It is situated in the cliffs on the south banks of the Manawatu River.

Located at -40.3667, 175.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Palmerston North

Cloverlea

Cloverlea is a suburb of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3464, 175.584 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Palmerston North

Awapuni, Manawatu-Wanganui

Awapuni is an area and constituent ward of Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. It is located south west of Palmerston North Central.

Located at -40.3791, 175.584 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Palmerston North

West End, Manawatu-Wanganui

West End is a suburb in Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3676, 175.618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Palmerston North

Whakarongo

Whakarongo is a suburb of Palmerston North, between the city and Ashhurst. It is in New Zealand.

Located at -40.3333, 175.667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Palmerston North

Roslyn School, Palmerston North

Roslyn School is a Primary School in Roslyn, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3301, 175.634 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1953, Primary schools in New Zealand, Schools in Palmerston North

Palmerston North City Library

The Palmerston North City Library is the main public library provided by the Palmerston North City Council for the residents of Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Located at -40.3561, 175.609 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Culture in Palmerston North, Libraries in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Palmerston North, Education in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region, Library buildings completed in 1996

Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School

Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School is a state coeducational intermediate school for year seven and year eight, boys and girls located in central area of Palmerston North, New Zealand. Students are placed in a composite class where they will remain for the two years of their time at the school.

Located at -40.3618, 175.611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1917, Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Schools in Palmerston North

Fitzherbert Park

Fitzherbert Park is a cricket ground in Palmerston North in New Zealand, a home ground of the Central Districts. In February 2000, New Zealand Women defeated England Women at the ground.

Located at -40.3689, 175.616 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sport in Palmerston North, Sports venues in Palmerston North

2XS FM

2XS FM was a radio station in Palmerston North, New Zealand. 2XS started on 29 May 1981 at 8:28 in the morning, broadcasting on 828AM, the name was taken from the stations call sign 2XS. In 1986 2XS began broadcasting on 92.2FM with the call sign 2XXS and the station became known as 92.2XS FM.

Located at -40.3557, 175.612 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in New Zealand, Radio stations established in 1981

Carncot Independent School for Girls

Carncot School is an independent day school for girls in years 1 to 8. It is located close to the central city of Palmerston North in the Manawatu District. Currently, 118 students are enrolled. New Zealand European make up 70% of the roll, with Māori, Pacific Island, European, South African, Middle and Far Eastern families represented. The school accepts international students.

Located at -40.3498, 175.622 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Primary schools in New Zealand

Caccia Birch House

Caccia Birch House is a homestead and a New Zealand Historic Places Trust Category I Historic Place. It is located at 130 Te Awe Awe Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. Completed in 1892, it is named after William Caccia Birch and his wife Maude, who gifted the property to the government in 1941. The property, owned by Palmerston North City Council, is administered by the Caccia Birch Trust Board, and operates on a cost-recovery basis.

Located at -40.3664, 175.629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1892 establishments in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region, Gardens in New Zealand, Houses in New Zealand, NZHPT Category I listings in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region

Palmerston North Railway Station

Palmerston North Railway Station is a main station on the North Island Main Trunk serving the city of Palmerston North in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand. It is the northern terminus of the Capital Connection long distance commuter train to Wellington and a major stop on the Northern Explorer service between Auckland and Wellington.

Located at -40.3444, 175.594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Palmerston North, Railway stations opened in 1886, Rail transport in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Palmerston North.

Popular in vicinity

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