New Plymouth Airport 15 min
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (11 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Paritutu Rock (13 min) Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Todd Energy Aquatic Centre (9 min) Te Henui Cemetery (10 min) Farmers Market Taranaki (6 min) Pukekura Park (4 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (6 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Brooklands Zoo (7 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Pukeiti (26 min) Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (11 min) Fitzroy Beach (6 min) Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. Tupare (4 min) Garden and park Lake Mangamahoe (11 min) Lake and mountain The Wind Wand (6 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Puke Ariki Library and Museum (6 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. |