New Plymouth Airport 24 min
The Wind Wand (10 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Pukekura Park (12 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (7 min) Puke Ariki Library and Museum (10 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Lake Mangamahoe (22 min) Lake and mountain Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (10 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Pukeiti (21 min) Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Tupare (15 min) Garden and park Todd Energy Aquatic Centre (11 min) Hurworth Cottage (12 min) Brooklands Zoo (15 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Paritutu Rock (7 min) Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Chaddy's Charters (8 min) Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (20 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. |