New Plymouth Airport 14 min
Brooklands Zoo (6 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Fitzroy Beach (5 min) Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. The Wind Wand (4 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Todd Energy Aquatic Centre (10 min) Paritutu Rock (8 min) Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Lake Mangamahoe (15 min) Lake and mountain Pukekura Park (8 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (7 min) Tupare (9 min) Garden and park Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (9 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Chaddy's Charters (8 min) Farmers Market Taranaki (1 min) Pukeiti (28 min) Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (6 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Puke Ariki Library and Museum (3 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. |