Ashley’s guidebook
Things to do & see in New Plymouth.
These would be the top 10 to check out with your friends & family.....and the cool thing is most are free to visit.
It is a fantastic experience to tramp in the National Park and is around 4-5 hours to summit Mt Taranaki. During summer it is safe & the mountain is just 20 min travel. Well worth challenging yourself.
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Mount Taranaki
It is a fantastic experience to tramp in the National Park and is around 4-5 hours to summit Mt Taranaki. During summer it is safe & the mountain is just 20 min travel. Well worth challenging yourself.
From the Lodge it is a 3.5 hour tramp to the beautiful Pouakai Crossing lake of reflection. You start at the top of Carrington Rd and it is a beautiful tramp - well marked via the Pouakai Hut where you can stop for lunch. This is a fantastic experience.
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Pouakai Circuit Reflective Tarn
From the Lodge it is a 3.5 hour tramp to the beautiful Pouakai Crossing lake of reflection. You start at the top of Carrington Rd and it is a beautiful tramp - well marked via the Pouakai Hut where you can stop for lunch. This is a fantastic experience.
This is a save fun swimming & surfing beach. Good facilities with life guards patrolling all summer so perfect for the family. It is a 4 min drive or 15 min walk and you get a fantastic view of the city & Mt Taranaki.
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Fitzroy Beach
This is a save fun swimming & surfing beach. Good facilities with life guards patrolling all summer so perfect for the family. It is a 4 min drive or 15 min walk and you get a fantastic view of the city & Mt Taranaki.
Even if you are not a big arts fan this is definitely worth a look as the Govett-Brewster is an big part of our local culture & is home to Len Lye’s film and sculpture collection. The iconic exterior architecture, make the gallery an attraction for all visitors to experience. It also has a fun Cafe.
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Len Lye-senteret
42 Queen StEven if you are not a big arts fan this is definitely worth a look as the Govett-Brewster is an big part of our local culture & is home to Len Lye’s film and sculpture collection. The iconic exterior architecture, make the gallery an attraction for all visitors to experience. It also has a fun Cafe.
Puke Ariki is home to the i-SITE, a museum, a library & a cafe/restaurant. The museum is world class has an extensive collection of Māori artefacts, plus colonial, mountain & wildlife exhibits. Translating as ‘Hill of Chiefs’ it is well worth a visit.
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Puke Ariki
1 Ariki StPuke Ariki is home to the i-SITE, a museum, a library & a cafe/restaurant. The museum is world class has an extensive collection of Māori artefacts, plus colonial, mountain & wildlife exhibits. Translating as ‘Hill of Chiefs’ it is well worth a visit.
Coastal Walkway. The Wind Wand is located on the scenic Coastal Walkway, an award-winning 11km path between the city centre and the port along the ocean. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge is inspired by a whale skeleton. The “ribs” arch over the bridge from one side to the other. This stretch of the walkway is a must-do walk in the greater Taranaki region.
New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
Coastal Walkway. The Wind Wand is located on the scenic Coastal Walkway, an award-winning 11km path between the city centre and the port along the ocean. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge is inspired by a whale skeleton. The “ribs” arch over the bridge from one side to the other. This stretch of the walkway is a must-do walk in the greater Taranaki region.
Pukekura Park is simply magnificent & is one of NZ's premier botanical gardens covering 128 acres in the middle of New Plymouth city. If you are visiting with a young family make sure you check out the playground & lake as well as the Fernery. Over summer, the park lights up as it hosts the annual TSB Bank Festival of Lights.
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Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StPukekura Park is simply magnificent & is one of NZ's premier botanical gardens covering 128 acres in the middle of New Plymouth city. If you are visiting with a young family make sure you check out the playground & lake as well as the Fernery. Over summer, the park lights up as it hosts the annual TSB Bank Festival of Lights.