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Best Vegetarian Meals
- 12Siam KitchenMartinboroughThe most delicious Thai green curry I have ever had, not too hot and the perfect combination of flavours! The restaurant not only has a lovely dining room with a BYO licence they also do takeaway if you would rather eat at home. This is by far the best BYO restaurant with a very low corkage makes it easier on your wallet to eat out and have a great night!
- 23Cafe TrocaderoMastertonThe Trocadero salad is world famous in Masterton, this quaint little tea room packs a punch when it comes to their food and presentation! The food is fresh and delicious and their iced chocolates are like none you have ever seen before. Definitely a must stop in Masterton!
- 32Entice CafeMastertonIf you are looking for a great spot for a coffee and a catch up with friends Entice make a great long black and their cabinets are always filled with freshly made food that is delicious! Right next to the museum and art gallery it is a great location for a pit stop after a busy day out in this beautiful city!
- 42Black Stump Cafe & BarDannevirkeWe have visited the Black Stump many times while passing through Pahiatua, the atmosphere is lovely and the staff are friendly. The prices are very good for the quality of food you receive! My favorite dish is the Israeli couscous salad which is packed with fresh vegetables with a yummy balsamic vinaigrette and topped with parmesan!
- 52Cafe 88WoodvilleThis little cafe has a great garden dining room filled with citrus trees, which is amazing in the summertime. They make a great eggs benedict and have a great selection of herbal teas. This is a great coffee spot if you are passing through woodville, the locals love it too!
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Best Vegetarian Eats
- 12Fresh BowlPalmerston North CentralThe newest healthy take away option in Palmerston North is delicious! You pick your salad, meat (or meat free) toppings and they put it all in a bowl to take away! Really yummy, fresh and fast without being unhealthy!
- 21Nero RestaurantPalmerston North CentralThis has to be my favorite restaurant in Palmerston North. It really is a fine dining experience and something special. The food is beautifully presented and tastes amazing. Perfect for a special date night or anniversary with their delicious fresh fish, amazing wine and romantic setting Nero's is truely memorable.
- 31Crave RestaurantPalmerston North CentralWe went here in the weekend for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised. We took our 4 year old daughter with us and although they don't have a kids menu they gave us heaps of options on what they could make for her. I had the vegetarian vegie stack and it was delicious! everything was cooked perfectly and presented nicely. We will definately be back.
- 41Bridge CafePalmerston North CentralI went here a few weeks ago with my in-laws and we had a great experience, the decor is rustic and fun, the atmospher was warm and invinting and they had a ton of vegeterian options too which I liked! We will be back again for pizza night!
- 51& BowlPalmerston North CentralBrand new in the Plaza I'm so happy we finally have one of these places in Palmy! You pick rice or noodles, add meat and other toppings and you have & Bowl. Full of amazing asian flavours and so yummy!
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Things to do under $20
- 12Awaiti Gardens and GiftwareCartertonKnown as the Wairarapa's Secret Garden, it's truly magical. My four year old refers to it as a fairy garden! There is a lovely tea room overlooking the stream, it would make a perfect wedding venue.
- 29Castlepoint BeachMastertonA real New Zealand favorite! Castlepoint is the destination of choice for many Kiwi's and tourists alike. The weather is great, the water is warm and the sand is perfect for building sandcastles. A great place to holiday or just visit for the day, but you may never want to leave!
- 35Henley Lake DomainMastertonThis is a great picnic spot, close to town so it's easy to pick up some food and walk to the lake. lay down a blanket or use one of the tables and enjoy the outdoors. Great for families and couples. After your picnic you can also take a stroll around the entire lake while watching the ducks swim.
- 41Manawatu Gorge Bush WalkAshhurstGrab the family, a picnic lunch, a warm jacket and do the Manawatu Gorge Bush Walk. Stroll among the native trees and plants while listening to the birds chirping above your head. A great day trip that involves the whole family getting outdoors and active in this beautiful location!
- 53Ashhurst Domain & WetlandsAshhurstMy daughter loves this park! There is so much room for the kids to run around and the play equipment is really good quality. There is an eating area which is under cover too which makes it nice and sheltered even in the colder months.
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Activities Under $20
- 14CLM Lido Aquatic CentreHokowhituThe weather is warming up so it's time to pack the kids up and take them to the pools! The hydroslides are going and the outdoor pools will be open soon. Take a picnic and spend the whole day there. A fun and cheap activity for summer!
- 22Te Manawa Museum of Art Science & HistoryPalmerston North CentralSince their latest re-fit Te Manawa has become one of the best places to take your children all year round. Their new playground complete with a full play kitchen, dress ups and construction site make for hours of fun! The permanant exhibits of bugs, butterflies and shells make for hours of discovery and many areas for play. It is Palmerston North’s best indoor entertainment for kids and adults alike and it’s free!
- 33Downtown CinemasPalmerston North CentralGoing to the movies has been and always will be a school holiday staple! It's not just about the movie it's about the popcorn, the choc dipped icecreams and the way the lights dim when the movie is about to start! I can't wait to take my daughter for the first time this week!
- 41Milson PlaycentreMilsonThe Playcentre in Milson is a great place to take your children. The center is well set up with so many areas of play for babies and children. There is a sense of community and everyone helps each other. It's a great way to spend time with your child while they learn through play and be social with other children.
- 52Kowhai ParkFeildingThis park is the most beautiful in Feilding. The playgrounds are great, there is a short garden walk with beautiful trees and flowers and looks lovely this time of year with all of the fallen trees. The bird cages are also great fun for the kids, go and to talk to the taking Cockatoo!
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Where To Watch The All Blacks Win
- 12Kuripuni Sports BarMastertonAre you going to watch the world cup? The big screen here, the meals and bar snacks along with the great tap beer will keep you fuled to watch all the importnat games!
- 21D4 on FeatherstonFeatherstonThis great local pub and restaurant not only has a great menu they also stock some great craft beers from around the country and the world. A great spot to watch the game or go for a family meal, it really is a great place to eat and drink in Featherston!
- 32Marquis of NormanbyCartertonIf you want to stick it out the whole world cup this is the place! Big screen, food, beer and even accommodation if you need to rest between games! As well as lots of like minded people who will also be chearing on the All Blacks.
- 47These guys do the most amazing smoked salmon bagel! After having lunch there with friends I will definitely be back! The food was delicious and freshly prepared and the coffee is lovely. They also have a great range of NZ craft beers to choose from!
- 52The Horse and HoundMastertonAn $8 soup of the day, you can't beat that! Perfect for Friday night meals and drinks with friends. It has such a friendly atmosphere and is really popular with all the locals.
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Where To Watch The World Cup
- 15Rose And Crown Olde English PubPalmerston North CentralConsistently 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.
- 22Empire Sports & Garden BarFeildingThe Empire is by far one of Feilding's most popular venues to watch sport. The big screens are impressive and the patrons are just as entertaining. A great place to watch those big games with friends the atmosphere is always fun!
- 31Palmerston North Cosmopolitan ClubPalmerston North CentralYou won’t find more kiwi sports fans in one place! If you are looking to watch the big game in Palmerston North you can guarantee it will be showing at the Cosmopolitan Club! The staff and patrons are always friendly and the atmosphere is always welcoming!
- 41Empire HotelPalmerston North CentralAt the Empire Hotel there is always something happening. A great spot to watch the big screens, have a drink with friends and dance the night away! One of Palmerston North’s most popular establishments and with good reason. They have the best view from a bar, looking out onto the city from their large balcony there is no other place like it in the Manawatu!
- 51Riverside BarWanganui CentralThe Riverside Bar in the heart of Wanganui is one of the entertainment hubs of the city. Sports bar by day live music at night there is always something happening! If you want to watch the game on the big screen or relax with a drink and listen to some great local talent you won't be disappointed here!