New Plymouth Airport 14 min
Lake Mangamahoe (10 min) Lake and mountain Te Henui Cemetery (5 min) Pukeiti (25 min) Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Recreation Reserve (6 min) Puke Ariki Library and Museum (8 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Tupare (3 min) Garden and park The Wind Wand (8 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (8 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Fitzroy Beach (6 min) Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. Pukekura Park (4 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (10 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Brooklands Zoo (7 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (14 min) Paritutu Rock (15 min) Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Farmers Market Taranaki (9 min) |