Guidebook for New Plymouth
Food Scene
Fresh Chinese food of fantastic quality. Great service, well stocked bar, BYO licensed. A lot of dishes can be altered to requirements as it is all made fresh to order
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Laughing Buddha
38 Currie StFresh Chinese food of fantastic quality. Great service, well stocked bar, BYO licensed. A lot of dishes can be altered to requirements as it is all made fresh to order
With over 9 Indian restaurants to choose from in New Plymouth, this is by far the best! Try the Eggplant Subzi! A lot of dishes can be altered to requirements as it is all made fresh to order
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India Today
38 Devon St EWith over 9 Indian restaurants to choose from in New Plymouth, this is by far the best! Try the Eggplant Subzi! A lot of dishes can be altered to requirements as it is all made fresh to order
Buffet style lunches that satisfy the pickiest of eaters. Although completely vegan, non-vegans frequent this place as the food is superb and it is the best value in town! Cannot recommend highly enough!
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Three Pillars Cafe
178 Devon Street EastBuffet style lunches that satisfy the pickiest of eaters. Although completely vegan, non-vegans frequent this place as the food is superb and it is the best value in town! Cannot recommend highly enough!
Arts & Culture
Len Lye Zentrum
42 Queen StPuke Ariki
1 Ariki StMuseum for the preservation and display of a private collection of Australian Holden cars and memorabilia. Ranging from well preserved early models, meticulously restored models through to late model new cars.
Mini putt golf course inspired by the famous Mount Panorama track at Bathurst. Cafe available.
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Hillsborough Car Museum and Mini Golf (putt putt)
683 Egmont RdMuseum for the preservation and display of a private collection of Australian Holden cars and memorabilia. Ranging from well preserved early models, meticulously restored models through to late model new cars.
Mini putt golf course inspired by the famous Mount Panorama track at Bathurst. Cafe available.
Parks & Nature
beach, park, bike/skate and walking trail, art installation, fantastic for those iconic local photo shoots
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
beach, park, bike/skate and walking trail, art installation, fantastic for those iconic local photo shoots
Walking nature trails, paddle boats on lake, art installations, events, natural amphitheatre
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Pukekura-Park
10 Fillis StWalking nature trails, paddle boats on lake, art installations, events, natural amphitheatre
Amazing 365 degree views of Mt Taranaki, New Plymouth, Port Taranaki, Sugarloaf Islands and beyond. Reasonable fitness is required - approximately 200+ steps with a short chain-link climb at the top. My 4 year old niece and 60 year old parents managed it, however please do not attempt if you have a any injuries or severe fear of heights.
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Paritutu Rock
Centennial DriveAmazing 365 degree views of Mt Taranaki, New Plymouth, Port Taranaki, Sugarloaf Islands and beyond. Reasonable fitness is required - approximately 200+ steps with a short chain-link climb at the top. My 4 year old niece and 60 year old parents managed it, however please do not attempt if you have a any injuries or severe fear of heights.
Visible at all times, only accessible at low tide at the northern end of Back Beach next to the giant sand dune. Steep islands that are not really conducive to exploring other than around the base.
Amazing displays of swarming bird-life at dusk as they all return home to roost for the night.
Home to local seal colonies, do not approach seals under any circumstances.
Glorious sunsets, best viewed from above at several picnic areas along Centennial Drive.
Sugar Loaf Islands
Visible at all times, only accessible at low tide at the northern end of Back Beach next to the giant sand dune. Steep islands that are not really conducive to exploring other than around the base.
Amazing displays of swarming bird-life at dusk as they all return home to roost for the night.
Home to local seal colonies, do not approach seals under any circumstances.
Glorious sunsets, best viewed from above at several picnic areas along Centennial Drive.
Internationally recognised garden with one of the most diverse collections of rhododendrons on display anywhere in the world. Sheltered from south-easterlies, a good option for particularly windy days. On-site cafe.
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Pukeiti
2290 Carrington RdInternationally recognised garden with one of the most diverse collections of rhododendrons on display anywhere in the world. Sheltered from south-easterlies, a good option for particularly windy days. On-site cafe.
12km trail that follows the river, from the foreshore coastal walkway to Bell block. Go as far or as short asyou please.
Cycle, walk or run through farmland and trees and forget that you are in the centre of the city. Exits to various suburbs along the way as well as to Te Henui Cemetery.
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Recreation Reserve
12km trail that follows the river, from the foreshore coastal walkway to Bell block. Go as far or as short asyou please.
Cycle, walk or run through farmland and trees and forget that you are in the centre of the city. Exits to various suburbs along the way as well as to Te Henui Cemetery.
Soft black sand beach, good surf - multiple breaks, amazing clear water in summer. Northern end leads to giant sand dune & Sugarloaf Islands, teeming with bird-life at dusk and home to seasonal seal colonies - do not approach. Sand gets very hot in midday sun, wear appropriate footwear. Do not sit near cliff-face as it is unstable. Can be rocky with small, smooth, riverstone-like rocks depending on recent tides dumping or removing sand. At times there are low-tide pools to sit in, fantastic for kids. Flat and tranquil Herekawe walkway starts at the bottom carpark. Large rocks at Southern end with fascinating moss, seaweeds, rockpools, miniature mussels etc. Best sunsets in the region
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Back Beach
Soft black sand beach, good surf - multiple breaks, amazing clear water in summer. Northern end leads to giant sand dune & Sugarloaf Islands, teeming with bird-life at dusk and home to seasonal seal colonies - do not approach. Sand gets very hot in midday sun, wear appropriate footwear. Do not sit near cliff-face as it is unstable. Can be rocky with small, smooth, riverstone-like rocks depending on recent tides dumping or removing sand. At times there are low-tide pools to sit in, fantastic for kids. Flat and tranquil Herekawe walkway starts at the bottom carpark. Large rocks at Southern end with fascinating moss, seaweeds, rockpools, miniature mussels etc. Best sunsets in the region
NZ's most accessible mountain. More than 300km of scenic hiking trails. Changeable weather conditions can hamper views or prevent hiking as with any mountain.
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Egmont
NZ's most accessible mountain. More than 300km of scenic hiking trails. Changeable weather conditions can hamper views or prevent hiking as with any mountain.
Entertainment & Activities
Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
8-16 Tisch AvePools, slides, spa & sauna, gym
Pump Track, Skills area, Learners Pad, Mini Road circuit with traffic lights, 1.75 km closed Road circuit 333 metre Velodrome.
Taranaki Cycle Park
Saint Andrews DrivePump Track, Skills area, Learners Pad, Mini Road circuit with traffic lights, 1.75 km closed Road circuit 333 metre Velodrome.
Sightseeing
Coastal walkway that extends from Port Taranaki at one end of town to Te Rewa Rewa bridge and beyond at the other. Fantastic for strolling, people watching, skating, skate park, cycling (with an velodrome at the northern end), family playgrounds, pop-up cafes, surf, surf-clubs, swimming and more.
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New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
Coastal walkway that extends from Port Taranaki at one end of town to Te Rewa Rewa bridge and beyond at the other. Fantastic for strolling, people watching, skating, skate park, cycling (with an velodrome at the northern end), family playgrounds, pop-up cafes, surf, surf-clubs, swimming and more.
45m high wind wand, designed by Len Lye and built after his death to celebrate new millennium. Often activities scheduled at or near it's base. Located along the Coastal Walkway with fantastic views.
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The Wind Wand
45m high wind wand, designed by Len Lye and built after his death to celebrate new millennium. Often activities scheduled at or near it's base. Located along the Coastal Walkway with fantastic views.
Essentials
Countdown Spotswood
South RoadClosest supermarket to property