The Manawatu region has range of accommodation in Palmerston North and surrounding region. Palmerston North is the major city for the Manawatu region with a thriving gay and lesbian community.

Palmerston North A pleasant tree-lined city, the crossroads of the Manawatu, with many education and research institutions in the area, in particular Massey University.  In The Square can be found the Info Centre, the Hopwood Clock Tower, gardens and fountains. The Manawatu Art Gallery, the Science Centre and Manawatu Museum are located on Main Street West.

Palmerston North is a major rail junction for the main trunk railway north to Auckland or south to Wellington and the main rail line to Napier and Hastings. Palmerston North is approximately two hour drive north of Wellington.

A three hour drive from Palmerston North travelling through the mighty Manawatu Gorge that passes through the Ruahine Ranges, is the farming region of the Hawkes Bay and the cities of Napier and Hastings.