| the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments have separate living rooms. featuring relaxed furnishings and colourful walls, the studios come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes and sofas; some have whirlpool baths. guest laundry is on-site. off of state highway 3, this warm, laid-back motel is 13 minutes' walk from puke ariki library/museum and 2 km from bustling pukekura park. room service is available. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
New Plymouth Airport 14 min
Farmers Market Taranaki (11 min) Brooklands Zoo (5 min)
This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Paritutu Rock (10 min)
Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Lake Mangamahoe (13 min)
Lake and mountain Todd Energy Aquatic Centre (7 min) Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (16 min)
Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Tupare (6 min)
Garden and park The Wind Wand (14 min)
Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Fitzroy Beach (5 min)
Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (10 min)
Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (8 min) Recreation Reserve (11 min) Pukeiti (27 min)
Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Puke Ariki Library and Museum (13 min)
Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Pukekura Park (11 min)
Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. | 
