Kids' activities for visitors to Palmerston North and the Manawatu

 Thanks to our Facebook friends for their family-friendly ideas for things to do in Palmerston North and Manawatu.

1. Victoria Esplanade (has heaps of things often we only do one at a time)
- Walks 
- Playgrounds
- Feed the ducks 
- talk to the native birds 
- paddling pond 
- bike rides 
- Scenic Railway rides 
- Rose gardens 
- Cafe 

2. Marriner Reserve Miniature Railway (Alternative weekends). Click here.
3. Memorial Park: Paddling pool, Park and Bikerides and ducks! 

4. Palmerston North City Library:  loads to do, books, videos, music days, video game systems (and Wifi). Branch libraries have heaps going on too! 

5. Riverside Walkway  along the Manawatu River: Bike, walk, run... lovely and more ducks at intervals 

6. Monarchs In Apollo Park:  This is a developing butterfly park, a great place to volunteer, and wonder and explore! 

7. Pit Park: Again, loads to do and help with if so inclined.

8. Freyberg or Lido swimming pools:  Both great all year but Lido has outdoor facilities for summer, and water slides for children aged 8+.

9. Vertex Climbing Gym - Park Road - Rock climbing - can cope with approximately 4yrs and up.

10. Te Manawa: A museum and science centre, loads of kid-friendly activities including a house and playhouse set up for kids (all indoor so fab on wet days) and many things free.  

11. Beaches: Great to get everyone outdoors and do fun activities with all the family. Collecting shells/ pipis, fishing, swimming, cafes, playground, walks.

12. Makino Pool, Feilding: Great indoor/outdoor pool which is family friendly with large outdoor shade cover and bbq facilities. Late nights during summer.

13. Mini Golf Feilding: Great little mini golf, situated next to the Makino Pool and Park!

14. Focal Point Cinema Feilding: Fabulous cinema that has started showing kids films! Comfy seats, family friendly service with cafe and restaurant! Great for those rainy days.