The Palmerston North isite Visitor Centre sits in Te Marae o Hine – The Square in the city centre, and is part of New Zealand's national isite network. It gives impartial information and booking for accommodation, activities, attractions and travel. The website says it is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Free daytime parking for cars and campervans is outside the doors. The centre also has public toilets, baby change rooms, showers with towel hire, and free Wi-Fi.
Customers praise the helpful staff most often, and say the toilets are clean and spacious. One coach driver said it is a handy spot for a cold drink and a snack when it is open. The historic art deco restrooms in the square are called beautiful. Others are less happy. One visitor said the centre is closed half the time, and another complained about birds in the square and poles in the parking area. Our pick in the city centre for the toilets and the parking.