Bus Auckland to Palmerston North

Visit the city of Palmerston North on an InterCity bus Auckland to Palmerston North.

Buses depart daily from the InterCity Sky City bus stop at 102 Hobson Street, Auckland City with most services arriving in Palmerston North at The Square (outside i-SITE). 

The journey from Auckland to Palmerston North takes approximately 9 hours with regular stops along the route.

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About Palmerston North

Known to the locals as Palmy, Palmerston North is one of New Zealand’s largest provincial cities with an attractive historic heart. Many of the original stores (built in the 1920s and 1930s), have been restored and now function as boutiques, cafés and restaurants.

Palmerston North is home to several art galleries and museums such as the Te Manawa Gallery, the Zimmerman Art Gallery and the Rugby Museum, which boasts New Zealand's biggest collection of rugby memorabilia. 

Beautiful gardens are plentiful in Palmerston North and a visit to the Greenhaugh Gardens or the Victoria Esplanade will be most enjoyed by nature lovers. Children will also enjoy visiting Victoria Esplanade where a train ride, paddling pool and playground are some of the garden's features. 

Other ways to enjoy Palmerston North include jumping around at FlipCity, letting off some steam at Paintball and the Shooting Range or visiting the Vertex Climbing Wall. All great indoor activities that can be done on wet days!

For more information and more ideas on what you can do in Palmerston North visit: manawatunz.co.nz

The FlexiPass bus pass, provided by InterCity, offers flexible travel within a set budget. You have the ability to jump on and off wherever you want and managing your travel online is easy!