Consistently good every time my family and I have been coming here for years and the food is always great! Hubby always orders the chicken satay burger without fail! Great spot for drinks after work, family meals, watch the rugby,lunch outside in the sunshine or a cozy meal in front of the fire in winter Rose and Crown is a one of the best spots in Palmy! All meals are well priced and very generous portions at a fair price.

We came in for breakfast and the food was great, well priced and a really varied menu with all the classic options. Cool decor and friendly atmosphere I loved the retro feel. They are very child friendly we took my daughter and she was given crayons and paper to draw.

I have been many times it is so peaceful and quiet with beautiful gardens to explore, the kids will love finding the little fairies and gnomes hiding among the flowers! Stop in for a great lunch in their onsite cafe, visit their beauty spa or take home one of their handmade body products from their gift shop! Their Headache Balm is fantastic!

The Bridge Cafe located just after the Manawatu Gorge is locally famous for their picturesque views and yummy food! A great place for a winter lunch or for pizza night on a Friday evening. Made fresh in their handmade clay oven a cheesy pizza with secret recipe sauce is the ultimate comfort food on a cold Manawatu evening!

This is a great spot for a light lunch or dinner their menu is full of decedent meals! For under $15 you can devour their Shanghai Mussels cooked in a tomato, coriander and chilli sauce with red onion and chorizo, served with toasted ficelle or one of their amazing salads. Delicious!

About 40 minutes drive from Feilding you will find this great little camping spot. There is a great walking track which is home to many native plants and birds which feels like stepping back in time! With powered and non-powered tent sites along with caravan park sites there is something to suit everyone's comfort level. Clean drinking water, picnic area and kids playground makes it safe, fun and enjoyable for the whole family!

If you want a tried and true Kiwi holiday pack up the tent and spend a few nights at Vinegar Hill! Set up a tent, swim in the river, cook sausages on the BBQ and have a great time with the family! This is perfect for a budget family getaway and you will make memories that the kids will remmeber forever!

This quiet little spot is perfect for an escape! Wide open spaces for you to set up camp and a calm river for swimming. If you are looking for a real kiwi camping expierence this is it! Don't forget to take your bottled water and a torch.

North east of the small town of Kimbolton you will find London's Ford. A picturesque setting that really is away from it all without having to go very far! With a beautiful river bed which leads to the beach and backed by amazing cliffs to give you a beautiful veiw of of the Manawatu!

If you are looking for camping with a spot of luxury you need to visit this camping spot in Wanganui! Only 10 minutes from the city center this holiday park is complete with sauna, swimming pool, BBQ area, indoor dining room, tv lounge and there is also a beach and playground near by! This is great for families who want to get the camping expierence but still have the comforts of home close by!

I stumbled upon The Sushi Shop this week, I was blown away by all the different varieties of sushi they had displayed in their cabinets! Not just the boring chicken and avocado rolls here! My husband was convinced he hated sushi until we came here. It’s a great cheap eat for summer you can fill yourself up with less than $15 easy, although it will be tempting to try everything!

This has to be Palmy’s best kebab shop! You will miss it if you don’t know where it is but it definitely worth your while. The kebabs are the most authentic, fresh and tasty that I have ever had and the prices are great for a cheap summer dinner at the park!

If you want a cheap meal in Palmerston North you can’t go past this noodle house! Generous portions, great prices and from what I hear a pretty amazing chicken noodle soup and crunchy spring rolls! Cherefull staff and a great atmosphere for a casual lunch or dinner.

This is a great spot for a light lunch or dinner their menu is full of decedent meals! For under $15 you can devour their Shanghai Mussels cooked in a tomato, coriander and chilli sauce with red onion and chorizo, served with toasted ficelle or one of their amazing salads. Delicious!

The best cheap eats menu in Palmy $7 lunch burgers, $10 wraps and $15 gourmet burgers! A great spot right in town for after work drinks or a relaxed weekend meal. They have a great selection of other yummy food on their menu like beer battered or curly fries, Cajun chicken wings and crispy chicken nuggets! They have a great bar with awesome staff who can mix a great cocktail too!

I visited Moreish for the first time today, the staff were very helpful and knew their products very well. Their meat was well displayed and labelled which made it easy to choose what you were wanting. They also act as a drop off point for a raw milk farmer who delivers fresh raw milk there twice a week.

A great healthy alternative to burgers and chips! They have a great range of sandwiches, wraps and salads along with yummy smoothies. If you are looking for a healthier choice that is still quick and easy as well as really tasty, you really can't go wrong here! I have found the staff at this Subway particularly friendly!

I had my first Pita Pit a few weeks ago and I was impressed!! Great in summer and winter depending on what fillings you choose. Availible vegeterian, vegan, gluten free or wholemeal, there is a pita to keep everyone happy! All pitas are customised to your exact tastes so you will always be satisfied!

You can't get a healthier takeaway than fresh fruit and vegetables! This family owned and opperated business has exceptional custimer service, delicious fresh produce and great prices. It is our local that we visit every week and even visitors to our little town comment on how great the fruit shop is!

If you are in Feilding on a Friday morning the best place for a healthy takeaway is the farmers market! Fresh fruits, vegetables, jams, pickles and fresh meat and fish direct from the growers and makers which all make for a fantastic takeaway lunch! Try before you buy and you will be back next week to get some more!

Makoura Lodge is one of the most picturesque homesteads in the Manawatu, stay in the gorgeous lodge with 4 star accommodation, spa bath and beautiful views or in one of their self contained guest houses. One guesthouse is suitable for a small family the other sleeps up to 15 great for large family events. Stay for a relaxing getaway or enjoy one of their many activities including 4-wheel driving and clay bird shooting.

Located in Dittmer Drive, Palmerston North Holiday park provides both powered sites and units most with their own kitchens. Convenient to town but because of the camp setting it feels like a real getaway! Great for torists and families alike!

Only 2 minutes from the center of Feilding you will find this private retreat that sleeps up to 6 people. This self contained unit is perfect for a family getaway, with a beautiful garden and a trampoline for the kids! Great for a weekend escape this spring!

My first stay here was for the weekend of my wedding. The central location made it easy to get around and the manager was very helpful. The rooms were very well maintained and comfortable. Made even better with an in room spa pool, comfortable beds and no noisy traffic. Our stay was very enjoyable and I would love to stay again!

If you want a tried and true Kiwi holiday pack up the tent and spend a few nights at Vinegar Hill! Set up a tent, swim in the river, cook sausages on the BBQ and have a great time with the family! This is perfect for a budget family getaway and you will make memories that the kids will remmeber forever!

With the weather warming up the outdoor pools are opening! Makino Pools is fantastic for kids with their fun sprinkler pools and awesome diving board for the older kids! Take a picnic and the kids can play at the playground right outside the pools beore going home tired and ready for bed! A great way to spend the day!

Not far from Palmerston North city you and the kids can get a truely unique expierence of going on a horse trek. Choose a carriage adventure, trek or even an overnight adventure you and the kids will fall in love with these amazing animals! This is a bucket list activity for all famililes and one the kids will remmeber forever!

If the kid's are train crazy it is well worth the trip out to Tokomaru! Take an up close look at the machinery used in the steam engine industry. The kids can see one of the oldest engines and see the working set of miniature model trains!

This is one of the amazing free activities in Palmerston North, this fairly new skate park is really well maintained and a popular hangout for kids of all ages. They will make new friends while improving their skateboard, scooter or BMX tricks. With different sized ramps and obsticles there is something there for everyone's skill level.

Visit the famous Feilding mini golf which is run by the Feilding Lions Club. The obstacles are fun and challenging plus the grounds are always well-maintained. The staff are also particularly lovely. The whole family will have a great time whether you play a nice friendly game or a competitive one!