1 / 3The Cave Palmy
π Palmerston North Central, Manawatu-Wanganui
The Cave Palmy is a VR and sim-racing venue at 111 Queen Street, central Palmerston North. VR zombie team mode, duels, and Bathurst car-racing simulators. Birthday parties for kids 10+, minimum 4 players, 2.5-hour sessions.
π Family Action Verdict
Best for older kids 10+, teens, and adults. Reviewers consistently call out the staff (the young men who hosted parties get specific mention) and the variety in the combo package. Suits birthdays and groups; not for younger children.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Tere Strickland
11 months ago
ββοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ An Awesome Experience at The Cave - Highly Recommend! We visited The Cave in Palmerston North as a group of four on last Saturday morning, and did the combo package - the VR zombie team mode, duos challenge, and the Bathurst car racing simulator. It was such a fantastic experience from start to finish! The team were super friendly, helpful, and made sure we knew what we were doing before each game. The zombie team mode was intense and hilarious - a great way to test our teamwork and have a good laugh. The duos was awesome too, especially for a bit of friendly competition. The Bathurst racing simulator was the perfect way to finish off - realistic, exciting, and definitely got our adrenaline going! Everything was really well set up, the equipment was top-notch, and the staff made the whole experience fun and easy. We all walked out buzzing and already planning our next visit. If youβre looking for something unique and exciting to do in Palmerston North, The Cave is a must-try - perfect for groups, friends, or even team-building.β
Arvan K
2 months ago
βWe had an absolute blast at The Cave Palms! We did the VR 101 package, which is a fantastic collection of different games. We played a super addictive game that was sort of like Fruit Ninja, a thrilling tower-defense shooting game where I had to conquer the towers, and another awesome shooting game with dummies. Every single game was so much fun! A massive shoutout to Taelon and the rest of the staff. Taelon was especially incredible; super helpful, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed to get the most out of our VR experience. If you're looking for a fun time with great vibes and amazing service, this is the place to go. We will definitely be back!β
Miranda
9 months ago
βWe had a birthday party at the Cave Palmy. It was such a fabulous experience. From the start, the team were wonderful at explaining what was included in the price and were completely accommodating and flexible. The young men who hosted a group of 10 year olds were incredibly patient and made the whole experience fun! The kids started with an escape room which is highly entertaining as a spectator and moved on to VR racing simulator. The party room had everything we needed including yummy party food. Thank you so much for the best afternoon.β
π Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsFriendly staff
44 reviews
Virtual reality
23 reviews
Sim racing
14 reviews
Escape room
13 reviews
Massage chairs
10 reviews
Overview
The Cave Palmy is at 111 Queen Street, central Palmerston North. The venue runs VR experiences (zombie team mode, duels challenge, multiple game options) alongside Bathurst-themed car-racing simulators. Birthday party packages run 2.5 hours with a minimum of 4 players, ages 10 and up. Combo packages mix VR and sim racing.






