| nestled in greenery, this cosy hostel with a garden is 3 km from pukekura park, the venue of the festival of lights, and 4 km from the new plymouth coastal walkway. other amenities include laundry facilities (fee), bike storage and lockers. basic dorms with wood-panelled ceilings sleep up to 4. breakfast is available for a surcharge. there's a communal kitchen, a tv lounge, a reading room and a living area with a piano. private rooms add tvs. the garden comes with a bbq and picnic tables. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. all offer free wi-fi, in-room wash basins and shared bathrooms
New Plymouth Airport 15 min
Paritutu Rock (13 min)
Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Brooklands Zoo (7 min)
This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (6 min)
Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Tupare (5 min)
Garden and park The Wind Wand (6 min)
Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Lake Mangamahoe (11 min)
Lake and mountain Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (11 min)
Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Farmers Market Taranaki (6 min) New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (12 min) Pukekura Park (10 min)
Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. Pukeiti (26 min)
Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Fitzroy Beach (7 min)
Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. Te Henui Cemetery (15 min) Recreation Reserve (6 min) Puke Ariki Library and Museum (6 min)
Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. | 
