New Plymouth Airport 20 min
Paritutu Rock (15 min) Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (15 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Lake Mangamahoe (13 min) Lake and mountain Taranaki Aviation Transport & Technology Museum Inc (10 min) New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (13 min) Pukekura Park (5 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. Pukeiti (18 min) Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Hurworth Cottage (2 min) Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (9 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Fitzroy Beach (11 min) Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. Puke Ariki Library and Museum (10 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Tupare (7 min) Garden and park Pouakai Circuit Reflective Tarn (10 min) The Wind Wand (10 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Brooklands Zoo (8 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. |