With some awesome road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience all that Palmerston North, 18 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights starting with The Square, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Arena Manawatu. Eketahuna is another great option. It’s 18 miles away and boasts an array of awesome things to see and do. Middleton Model Railway, Mark Dimock Gallery and Mount Bruce Lookout Walk are just the start.