Victoria Esplanade Drive, West End, Palmerston North 4410, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Victoria Esplanade comprises of 19 hectares of stunning gardens and features, including bird aviaries, nature trails with a number of walks, a junior road safety bike park, a large duck pond, free barbeque facilities and children’s paddling pool and playgrounds.
The onsite café offers tasty treats, ice-cream and drinks, while an extensive miniature railway offers rides on weekends and holidays for a small fee. Within the esplanade is the Dugald McKenzie rose garden, which is home to over 5,500 varieties and incorporates the International Rose Trial Grounds.
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