New Plymouth Airport 30 min
Tupare (21 min) Garden and park Lake Mangamahoe (28 min) Lake and mountain New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (13 min) The Wind Wand (16 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Brooklands Zoo (20 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Paritutu Rock (13 min) Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Pouakai Circuit Reflective Tarn (28 min) Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (15 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Chaddy's Charters (14 min) Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (25 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Hurworth Cottage (18 min) Puke Ariki Library and Museum (16 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Pukeiti (21 min) Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Ahu Ahu Beach Villas (15 min) Pukekura Park (18 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. |