Manawatu Arena, Palmerston North

Palmerston North and the Arena are in the southern area of the north island of New Zealand, making it very near the Capitol Wellington. It is the largest city between Hamilton and Wellington with well developed infrastructure services and amenities. Palmerston North serves as a major terminus by road, rail and air, having an international airport.

Manawatu Arena or FMG Stadium is the home of Manawatu Rugby and is an 18,000 capacity stadium which will host 2 pool games in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the first on 28 September Georgia v Romania and 2 October Argentina v Georgia. The stadium is also used from time to time by the Hurricanes Super 14 franchise.

Directions to Manawatu Arena, Palmerston North:

Manawatu Arena
Manawatu Arena, Cuba Street
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Car

From the south take highway 56 directly into Palmerston North and you will see signage to the Arena and parking. From the North there are several choices of route, but Highway 3 will bring you into Palmerston North and again look out for the signs to the Arena.

Air

Palmerston North International Airport is in the suburb of Milson and north of the ground. So a short taxi/shuttle ride. There are also hire cars from: Avis +64 6 357 0168, Budget +64 6 356 8565, Europcar +64 6 353 0001, Hertz +64 6 357 0921 and Thrifty +64 6 355 4365.

Train

Palmerston North Railway station is a short walk from the ground, along Tremaine Avenue right into Rangitikei St at the T junction end, right into Walding St you will see the arena and can follow the signs.