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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  North Island  /  Taranaki Region  /  New Plymouth

New Plymouth

4.3
Zoos · Scenic Walking Areas · Art Galleries
Where other cities run, New Plymouth prefers to stroll. With a laid-back atmosphere, sunny climate, pristine parks, and an abundance of art galleries, a trip to New Plymouth offers plenty of delightful relaxation. Take a gentle coastal walk, admiring the views of the water sparkling under the persistent sun. Meanwhile, Mount Taranaki looms above, dwarfing the city and beckoning hikers to the trails of its national park. Enjoy high-quality local cuisine at any one of a number of fine restaurants located in New Plymouth's center, along with good shopping opportunities. To arrange what you want to do in New Plymouth, use our New Zealand trip planner.
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    Popular things to do in New Plymouth

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    Pukekura Park ©
    Zoo
    Pukekura Park
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    New Plymouth Coastal Walkway ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Puke Ariki ©
    Children’s Museum
    Puke Ariki
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre ©
    Art Gallery
    Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre
    3.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from New Plymouth

    Tawhiti Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Tawhiti Museum
    Hawera
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Mount Taranaki ©
    Mountain
    Mount Taranaki
    Egmont National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Forgotten World Highway ©
    Scenic Drive
    Forgotten World Highway
    Stratford
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Whanganui River ©
    Water Body
    Whanganui River
    Whanganui
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in New Plymouth

    Brooklands Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Brooklands Zoo
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Pukeiti ©
    Garden
    Pukeiti
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Paritutu Rock ©
    Island
    Paritutu Rock
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tupare ©
    Park
    Tupare
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Trails in New Plymouth

    Te Henui Walkway ©
    Hiking Trail
    Te Henui Walkway
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Barrett Domain Walkway
    Hiking Trail
    Barrett Domain Walkway
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve Walk
    Hiking Trail
    Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve Walk
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Huatoki Walkway ©
    Hiking Trail
    Huatoki Walkway
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in New Plymouth

    Back Beach
    Beach
    Back Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum ©
    Science Museum
    Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pouakai Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Pouakai Zoo
    3.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in New Plymouth

    Kawaroa Park
    Park
    Kawaroa Park
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Burgess Park (Meeting of The Waters) ©
    Park
    Burgess Park (Meeting of The Waters)
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions of the week

    Canoe & Kayak Tours ©
    Kayaking / Canoeing
    Canoe & Kayak Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Te Rewa Rewa Bridge ©
    Bridge
    Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Te Henui Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Te Henui Cemetery
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Port Taranaki Walkway ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Port Taranaki Walkway
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Where to stay in New Plymouth

    New Plymouth Coastal Walkway ©
    New Plymouth's waterfront offers the most pleasant accommodations in the city, with boutique hotels and welcoming bed and breakfasts, along with rental apartments. Also close to the water, RV parks provide an excellent choice for families and campers. Farther out of town, expect to find motels and campsites, conveniently accessed by car or local buses.
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    Places to visit with New Plymouth

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