Car Hire Palmerston Airport - Mini guide to Palmerston Airport
Palmerston Airport is situated on the outskirts of Milson, five kilometers northeast of the Palmerston North, New Zealand. Initially constructed as a grass runway in the early 1930s, the airport has evolved from an airstrip used only by private planes to hosting several bigger aircrafts and jet such as the Boeing 737s and 767s.
To celebrate the expansion of new runways, 10 people set a new Guinness World Records on May 17, 1998 by towing a fully fueled Boeing 737-300 over a distance of 100 meters. Tourists can avail of a cheap car rental at Palmerston Airport to check the natural and man-made beauties of the city. One of the latest and highly recommended destinations is the Palmerston Butterfly and Bird Haven in East Otago.
As the name suggests, a visit here will give tourists the chance to see the so-called 'śflying flowers'ť as they move from one plant to another. They can also refresh their knowledge on New Zealand's exotic birds.
A car hire at Palmerston Airport will enable visitors to explore the other thrills that could be found all over the city. A car rental at Palmerston Airport makes a cruise to Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail an unforgettable experience and a must for any tourist who comes to the city.
Other popular activities in the Palmerston include whale, penguin, seal and dolphin watching, fishing, dining or simply going to the zoo. Palmerston Airport once handled more that half a million passengers in a year but since March 2008, it has not seen a flight leaving for or coming from an international destination.
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