New Plymouth Airport 6 min
Tupare (15 min) Garden and park Brooklands Zoo (16 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Paritutu Rock (21 min) Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (14 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Te Henui Cemetery (10 min) Recreation Reserve (10 min) Pukekura Park (13 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. Bell Block Beach (6 min) Seaside green space offering beach access, a war memorial, picnic tables & public toilets. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (20 min) Lake Rotomanu (12 min) The Wind Wand (14 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (13 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Lake Mangamahoe (20 min) Lake and mountain Puke Ariki Library and Museum (14 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Fitzroy Beach (9 min) Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. |