Hokowhitu Lagoon, Palmerston North

Name: Hokowhitu Lagoon
Address: Centennial Drive, Palmerston North, New Zealand

#11 among attractions in Palmerston North

Nature, Park, Natural attraction, Lake

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Hokowhitu Lagoon, also sometimes called Centennial Lagoon, is a natural oxbow lake in the city of Palmerston North, New Zealand. Hokowhitu was created from a meander of the Manawatu River. Many features surround the lagoon including a walkway, Caccia Birch House, and a former campus of a Massey University — the facilities of which are now used by the New Zealand Defence Force, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and the Abbey Theatre Company. The lagoon also gives its name to the surrounding suburb, Hokowhitu. ()

Average depth: 7 ftElevation: 115 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°22'2"S, 175°37'44"E

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Centennial DrivePalmerston North New Zealand

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Day trips

Hokowhitu Lagoon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Plaza Shopping Centre, Te Manawa, Hopwood Clock Tower, Regent on Broadway.

1.1 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Plaza Shopping Centre, Palmerston North
29 min walk • The Plaza Shopping Centre is a shopping mall in the central area of Palmerston North, New Zealand owned by Kiwi Property. It is the largest shopping mall in the Manawatu region.
1.3 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, Science museum
Te Manawa, Palmerston North
33 min walk • Te Manawa is a museum, art gallery and science centre in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is operated by the Te Manawa Museums Trust, a charitable trust incorporated on 20 August 1999.
1.2 miNW
Tower
Hopwood Clock Tower, Palmerston North
31 min walk • The Hopwood Clock Tower, also known as Kerei Te Panau, but most commonly known simply as The Clock Tower, is a clock tower located in the centre of The Square in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
1.3 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Entertainment
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
32 min walk • The Regent on Broadway is a large theatre in Palmerston North, New Zealand, named so because it is the Regent Theatre on Broadway Avenue.
1.3 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
New Zealand Rugby Museum, Palmerston North
33 min walk • The New Zealand Rugby Museum, based in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is a museum dedicated to the sport of Rugby union.
1.3 miNW
Church
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North
32 min walk • The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North, New Zealand. It was opened in 1925 as St Patrick's Church and was rededicated to the Holy Spirit as the cathedral when the diocese was established in 1980.
1.1 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
All Saints Church, Palmerston North
29 min walk • All Saints Church in Palmerston North, New Zealand, is an Anglican heritage-registered church designed by eminent architect Frederick de Jersey Clere. The church has been closed since 2013 over concerns about earthquake resistance but there are plans to strengthen the structure.
1.3 miNW
Library
Palmerston North City Library, Palmerston North
34 min walk • The Palmerston North City Library is the main public library provided by the Palmerston North City Council for the residents of Palmerston North, New Zealand.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North
30 min walk • Palmerston North Central is the central suburb and central business district of Palmerston North, on New Zealand's North Island. State Highway 3 passes through the area along Rangitikei Street, Main Street East, Grey Street and Princess Street.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Fitzherbert Park, Palmerston North
18 min walk • Fitzherbert Park is a cricket ground in Palmerston North in New Zealand, a home ground of the Central Districts. In February 2000, New Zealand Women defeated England Women at the ground.