New Plymouth Airport 22 min
New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (30 min) Taranaki Aviation Transport & Technology Museum Inc (4 min) Pukekura Park (21 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. Tupare (10 min) Garden and park Hurworth Cottage (25 min) Lake Mangamahoe (7 min) Lake and mountain Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (24 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Fitzroy Beach (20 min) Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. Paritutu Rock (31 min) Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Puke Ariki Library and Museum (24 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Pukeiti (41 min) Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Te Henui Cemetery (20 min) Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (23 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. The Wind Wand (24 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Brooklands Zoo (25 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. |