New Plymouth Airport 17 min
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (17 min) Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Brooklands Zoo (16 min) This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. Tupare (9 min) Garden and park The Wind Wand (17 min) Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Pukeiti (31 min) Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. Lake Mangamahoe (9 min) Lake and mountain Puke Ariki Library and Museum (17 min) Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Pukekura Park (12 min) Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (22 min) Mount Taranaki (35 min) Striking, 2518m volcanic mountain with trekking routes, surrounded by a protected forest reserve. Egmont National Park (10 min) National park dominated by the dormant volcano, Mount Taranaki, with rainforest trails for walkers. Fun Ho! National Toy Museum (10 min) Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (21 min) Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Manganui (35 min) Ski resort, mountain, skiing, and snowboarding Taranaki Aviation Transport & Technology Museum Inc (6 min) |