Palmerston North is a significant road and rail junction. As such, it is an important distribution hub for the central and lower North Island, with many freight distribution centres based here. The Manawatu Industrial Park is located adjacent to Palmerston North airport and has excellent access to the extensive road, rail, and air networks moving freight in and out of the region. The Manawatu Industrial Park is just five minutes from downtown Palmerston North with Auckland a one hour flight away and Wellington a two hour drive.