| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. bike rentals are available. set above a cafe/bar, this laid-back hostel with views of the tasman sea is a minute's walk from puke ariki museum and visitor centre, and 2 km from brooklands zoo. private rooms are offered; some share bathrooms. many quarters come with sitting areas and/or tvs. there's a shared kitchen, plus a tv lounge, and a rooftop terrace with sea views and a bbq area. straightforward mixed-gender and female-only dorms with en suite facilities provide wi-fi access and linens
New Plymouth Airport 15 min
Fitzroy Beach (5 min)
Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. Farmers Market Taranaki (1 min) The Wind Wand (2 min)
Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Puke Ariki Library and Museum (1 min)
Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (4 min)
Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Paritutu Rock (8 min)
Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Brooklands Zoo (6 min)
This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Pukeiti (28 min)
Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Pukekura Park (6 min)
Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (6 min) Chaddy's Charters (7 min) Lake Mangamahoe (15 min)
Lake and mountain Todd Energy Aquatic Centre (8 min) Tupare (9 min)
Garden and park Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (10 min)
Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. | 
