Bali on Barrett Guidebook
Getting out and about - sight seeing
Here's some great places to visit and things to see & do during your time in New Plymouth, Taranaki
Take time out during your stay to explore Pukekura Park. There's a great playground for kids, lots of walking tracks through beautiful gardens and native trees, glass houses filled with the tropical gardens and a cafe next to the lake where you can relax and enjoy a coffee or tea.
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Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StTake time out during your stay to explore Pukekura Park. There's a great playground for kids, lots of walking tracks through beautiful gardens and native trees, glass houses filled with the tropical gardens and a cafe next to the lake where you can relax and enjoy a coffee or tea.
Paritutu Rock
Centennial DriveTough climb, but amazing views at the top
Beautiful spot under the Californian Redwoods, lots of walking tracks. About a 15 min drive from the house.
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Lucy's Gully Picnic Ground
Beautiful spot under the Californian Redwoods, lots of walking tracks. About a 15 min drive from the house.
Pukeiti
2290 Carrington RdBeautiful gardens and nice walks
Coastal walkway...enjoy your walk, run, bike, skate or scooter
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The Wind Wand
Coastal walkway...enjoy your walk, run, bike, skate or scooter
Easiest way to take a tour around the Sugar Loaf Islands on a nice day, sit back relax and watch the seals play. Chaddy's a character and a local icon.
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Chaddy's Charters
Ocean View ParadeEasiest way to take a tour around the Sugar Loaf Islands on a nice day, sit back relax and watch the seals play. Chaddy's a character and a local icon.
Hire a bike, walk, run, stroll or skate along the coastal walkway, enjoy the NP coastline from Port Taranaki to Bell Block.
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Coastal Walkway Foreshore
Hire a bike, walk, run, stroll or skate along the coastal walkway, enjoy the NP coastline from Port Taranaki to Bell Block.
Unique architecture in down town New Plymouth. For the Art buffs
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Len Lye Centre
42 Queen StUnique architecture in down town New Plymouth. For the Art buffs
Great place to take the kids, lots of interactive exhibits for the kids.
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Puke Ariki
1 Ariki StGreat place to take the kids, lots of interactive exhibits for the kids.
It's our Mounga....visit it, respect it, enjoy it.
Beautiful bush walks, the visitors lodge is great for a look and learn visit, enjoy nature.
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Mount Taranaki
It's our Mounga....visit it, respect it, enjoy it.
Beautiful bush walks, the visitors lodge is great for a look and learn visit, enjoy nature.
Lake Rotomanu
Some beautiful walking tracks around the lake through bush. Great place for a picnic.
Just 20 minutes drive from Stratford, at the Dawson Falls visitor centre entrance of Mt Taranaki, you’ll discover an assortment of walking tracks. Named after the Wilkies brothers who farmed locally, the Wilkies Pools loop is a first class 1.9km track which takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to complete. Pushchair, wheelchair and child friendly, the walk to Wilkies Pools will take you along a safe, sturdy path and boardwalk. The 900 metre walk to the pools gradually inclines it’s way through the Goblin forest. With nothing but green in every direction you look, the magnificent surroundings then spoil your eyes with views of Mt Taranaki and the Kapuni Stream.
https://www.wildtaranaki.co.nz/our-adventures/wilkies-pools/
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Wilkies Pools
Just 20 minutes drive from Stratford, at the Dawson Falls visitor centre entrance of Mt Taranaki, you’ll discover an assortment of walking tracks. Named after the Wilkies brothers who farmed locally, the Wilkies Pools loop is a first class 1.9km track which takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to complete. Pushchair, wheelchair and child friendly, the walk to Wilkies Pools will take you along a safe, sturdy path and boardwalk. The 900 metre walk to the pools gradually inclines it’s way through the Goblin forest. With nothing but green in every direction you look, the magnificent surroundings then spoil your eyes with views of Mt Taranaki and the Kapuni Stream.
https://www.wildtaranaki.co.nz/our-adventures/wilkies-pools/
Relive the splendour
Soak up the atmosphere of this stunningly landscaped garden and unique homestead. Tūpare has recently earned the NZ Gardens Trust highest six-star rating - a distinction shared only by 13 other locations nationally.
The landscaped garden
Tūpare is a premier landscaped garden with a unique homestead, originally developed by Sir Russell Matthews and his family from 1932.
Sculpted from a hillside overlooking the Waiwhakaiho River, the plantings and landscapes remain true to its heritage. As you walk the winding paths cut into the hillside, you’ll find stately trees, deciduous maples, copper beeches and dawn redwoods, as well as a stunning collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, and hydrangeas that were all carefully planted by Sir Russell.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
The river flat
The river flat retains an idyllic pastoral feeling with simple plantings of specimen trees, complemented by the movement of the wind and water.
Here you will find free gas barbecues and picnic areas, popular with summer visitors who can also enjoy a swim in the Waiwhakaiho River.
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Tupare
487 Mangorei RdRelive the splendour
Soak up the atmosphere of this stunningly landscaped garden and unique homestead. Tūpare has recently earned the NZ Gardens Trust highest six-star rating - a distinction shared only by 13 other locations nationally.
The landscaped garden
Tūpare is a premier landscaped garden with a unique homestead, originally developed by Sir Russell Matthews and his family from 1932.
Sculpted from a hillside overlooking the Waiwhakaiho River, the plantings and landscapes remain true to its heritage. As you walk the winding paths cut into the hillside, you’ll find stately trees, deciduous maples, copper beeches and dawn redwoods, as well as a stunning collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, and hydrangeas that were all carefully planted by Sir Russell.
NO DOGS PLEASE.
The river flat
The river flat retains an idyllic pastoral feeling with simple plantings of specimen trees, complemented by the movement of the wind and water.
Here you will find free gas barbecues and picnic areas, popular with summer visitors who can also enjoy a swim in the Waiwhakaiho River.
Entertainment
TSB Bowl of BROOKLANDS
Brooklands Park DriveGreat concert venue and the home of WOMAD
Great spot for the kids...and there's a train ride through the park which the younger ones will enjoy
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Brooklands Zoo
30 Brooklands Park DrGreat spot for the kids...and there's a train ride through the park which the younger ones will enjoy
This season of TSB Festival of Lights is running from Saturday 17 December 2022 - Sunday 22 January 2023.
Located at Pukekura Park in the heart of New Plymouth, the TSB Festival of Lights is an award-winning, free community event made up of mesmerising light installations and a range of entertainment, kids and seniors events, and a Festival Hub.
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Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StThis season of TSB Festival of Lights is running from Saturday 17 December 2022 - Sunday 22 January 2023.
Located at Pukekura Park in the heart of New Plymouth, the TSB Festival of Lights is an award-winning, free community event made up of mesmerising light installations and a range of entertainment, kids and seniors events, and a Festival Hub.
Food scene
High Tide Cafe
1136b South RdGreat pastries and great coffee
Have a wine, sit back and enjoy the view
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Black Sand Pizzeria and Bistro
1 Tasman ParadeHave a wine, sit back and enjoy the view
Beautiful spot for some lunch, great views
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The Vineyard Bistro @ Okurukuru
738 Surf HwyBeautiful spot for some lunch, great views
Delicious food and excellent coffee. They have chicken and waffles if you're really hungry
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Elixir Cafe
117 Devon St EDelicious food and excellent coffee. They have chicken and waffles if you're really hungry
Elixir West Cafe & Catering
281 Devon St WYum
Koby's Kitchen
221 Devon St EIf you like dumplings....you'll like this place.
Gamma Ray's
21 Liardet StBring an appetite...best burgers in town, oh...and the milkshakes are awesome
Seaside markets at Ngamotu Beach on the 1st Sunday of every month
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Ngamotu Beach
Ocean View ParadeSeaside markets at Ngamotu Beach on the 1st Sunday of every month
Laughing Buddha
38 Currie StChinese cuisine - best in town
This one's within walking distance from the house. Head out the driveway onto Barrett and turn left. It's 300 - 400m away and on the opposite side of the road.
The Backyard Cafe
44 Barrett RdThis one's within walking distance from the house. Head out the driveway onto Barrett and turn left. It's 300 - 400m away and on the opposite side of the road.
Social Kitchen
40 Powderham StShared platters, delicious food and cosy atmosphere
Asian infusion style dining in the old White Hart Hotel. Great place for socializing. Ms Whites wood fired Pizza's are also found here!!
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Snug Lounge
124 Devon St WAsian infusion style dining in the old White Hart Hotel. Great place for socializing. Ms Whites wood fired Pizza's are also found here!!
Shining Peak Brewing
59 Gill StCraft beers, brewery and good food.
Delicious cheese & onion scones amongst many other tasty treats. Good coffee. Great spot for a bite by the water while watching the boats come in and out.
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Bach On Breakwater Cafe & Restaurant
Ocean View ParadeDelicious cheese & onion scones amongst many other tasty treats. Good coffee. Great spot for a bite by the water while watching the boats come in and out.
Sunny day? head on up to the Rooftop Bar to enjoy a cool, cool beverage will taking in the sea views, overlooking Puke Ariki Landing and the Wind wand.
Wood fired pizza, ribs, wings are on the menu.
The Rooftop Bar & Eatery
21 Ariki StreetSunny day? head on up to the Rooftop Bar to enjoy a cool, cool beverage will taking in the sea views, overlooking Puke Ariki Landing and the Wind wand.
Wood fired pizza, ribs, wings are on the menu.
India Today
38 Devon St EGreat Indian food and wonderful atmosphere.
Need a coffee break and tasty treat...try the Macaron's from Emmalou's. Your tastebuds won't regret it.
Emmalou Macaron & Coffee House
69 Devon St ENeed a coffee break and tasty treat...try the Macaron's from Emmalou's. Your tastebuds won't regret it.
It's a small, hole in the wall cafe with great food, great coffee, amazing staff who will always greet you with a smile.
Little Rogue Eatery
It's a small, hole in the wall cafe with great food, great coffee, amazing staff who will always greet you with a smile.
#antsnacks the lunch bar
Bring your hunger...amazing toasties and sandwiches.
Beaches
Fitzroy Beach
Surf, sand and cafe in the surf club building
Good surf beach and there's a big sand dune at the top car park end (near Paritutu Rock) which provides a challenging workout (there's also stairs if the dune is too much)
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Back Beach Carpark
4 Rangitake DriveGood surf beach and there's a big sand dune at the top car park end (near Paritutu Rock) which provides a challenging workout (there's also stairs if the dune is too much)
Surf, sand, sun, cafe (summer season only) and there's a great skate park down there for the boarders!
Autere / East End Beach
Surf, sand, sun, cafe (summer season only) and there's a great skate park down there for the boarders!
Another beautiful local beach, you'll drive about 10 mins along Surf Highway 45
Oakura Beach Holiday Park
2 Jans TerraceAnother beautiful local beach, you'll drive about 10 mins along Surf Highway 45