New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, New Plymouth

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Must see · Scenic Walking Area · Tourist Spot

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Feel the sea breeze, admire the views of Mount Taranaki, listen to the sound of breaking waves, and go for a relaxing stroll, jog, or bike ride at New Plymouth Coastal Walkway. The 12.7 km (7.9 mi) walkway stretches along a large part of the city's coast and serves as one of New Plymouth's favorite outdoor areas. Along its length, the walkway is lined with beaches and picnic areas as well as cultural and historical sites. Look for the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, an architectural gem spanning the Waiwhakaiho River. If you're bringing your dog along for a stroll, make sure to always keep it on a leash. Using our custom trip planner, New Plymouth attractions like New Plymouth Coastal Walkway can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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By Bea T

I did not complete the walk in one go, but bit by bit. It is a good walking track. Lovely as it is most of the time along the sea shore. There are nice views towards Mt Taranaki. It is a shame..... more

I did not complete the walk in one go, but bit by bit. It is a good walking track. Lovely as it is most of the time along the sea shore. There are nice views towards Mt Taranaki. It is a shame..... more »
By 442betha

What a joy; helped that the sun shone and it was a stunning weekend but an absolute highlight of our trip to New Plymouth. Well maintained with some lovely coffee/snack stop along the way.

What a joy; helped that the sun shone and it was a stunning weekend but an absolute highlight of our trip to New Plymouth. Well maintained with some lovely coffee/snack stop along the way. more »
By 22tangotwo

This was our only thing to find to do in New Plymouth. It’s a nice walk and is about 4.5 miles from the breakwater to the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

This was our only thing to find to do in New Plymouth. It’s a nice walk and is about 4.5 miles from the breakwater to the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge. more »

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By Charles Misquitta

Stayed at the Millennium for a couple of days. I love to walk and the NP coastal walkway was amazing early in the morning. Well lit up and clearly marked. Great place to walk, run or just chill out. On Matariki they had the Festival of Lights which was amazing.

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By Cindy Warrington

Lived in NZ for nearly 20years and finally made it to New Plymouth! What a beautiful town with both the convenience and nature at your disposal to enjoy ! Look forward to be back and admire Mt Taranaki properly!

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By D&C Lambert

Nice long flat walk along the New Plymouth coast. Plenty of things to look at along the way.

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By Mark Windsor

New Plymouth is amazing. This walkway is such a huge asset. Near the city there are lots of interesting sculptures. The walkway currently extends from Paritutu Rock all the way to Bell Block - almost 13 km. Plenty of room for pedestrians and cyclists. Divided into logical lengths with car parks so that one can explore one part of it at a time.

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By Amandeep Aujla

Omg beautiful. The council are doing such an amazing job. Well cared for and lots of sign posts. Nice views. Lovely walk or a ride lol but would love it if there were more scooters to use to scoot along the coastal walkway. This beachview is great, and the wind wand was interesting. Would be a good idea to have an info board about what the wind wand is and how it was made and why etc looks super interesting.

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