If you’re searching for a day-trip destination, we’ve got some ideas. Sitting 20 miles away, Palmerston North is worth hopping in the car for. Soak up the sights beginning with The Square, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Arena Manawatu. Locals will also probably point you toward Eketahuna, 20 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Middleton Model Railway. (But we’d also recommend Mark Dimock Gallery and Mount Bruce Lookout Walk.)