Guidebook for New Plymouth
Parks & Nature
Great trip around the islands, entertaining skipper. Almost guaranteed to see NZ fur seals. Nearby is the (free) Marine Information Centre and coastal plant garden. Chaddy's office also doubles as a small museum. There are seahorses, and a 'penguin cam' - a live link to penguins in their burrow. Generally nesting August/September-November.
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Chaddy's Charters
Ocean View ParadeGreat trip around the islands, entertaining skipper. Almost guaranteed to see NZ fur seals. Nearby is the (free) Marine Information Centre and coastal plant garden. Chaddy's office also doubles as a small museum. There are seahorses, and a 'penguin cam' - a live link to penguins in their burrow. Generally nesting August/September-November.
Great walking under native trees - 5 minutes to the Tea Kiosk, or take an hour or two and explore the bush gullies. Tuis and wood pigeons are regular visitors. The fernery is a delight, entered through a tunnel in the earth. Great children's playground too.
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Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StGreat walking under native trees - 5 minutes to the Tea Kiosk, or take an hour or two and explore the bush gullies. Tuis and wood pigeons are regular visitors. The fernery is a delight, entered through a tunnel in the earth. Great children's playground too.
The closest access to the mountain from New Plymouth, only a 30 minute drive. The summit route starts from here, along with many other shorter walks. The Visitor Centre itself has interesting exhibits
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North Egmont Visitor Centre
2679 Egmont RdThe closest access to the mountain from New Plymouth, only a 30 minute drive. The summit route starts from here, along with many other shorter walks. The Visitor Centre itself has interesting exhibits
Great views up and down the coast and over the Nga Motu islands, and inland - on a fine day you will also get to see Mt Taranaki, and on a really fine day, Ruapehu, Ngaruhoe and Tongariro. It's a 15 minute steep walk - the top section involves a bit of rock climbing, with a chain to hold on to.
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Paritutu Rock
Centennial DriveGreat views up and down the coast and over the Nga Motu islands, and inland - on a fine day you will also get to see Mt Taranaki, and on a really fine day, Ruapehu, Ngaruhoe and Tongariro. It's a 15 minute steep walk - the top section involves a bit of rock climbing, with a chain to hold on to.
Arts & Culture
Stunning facade with wonderful photo opportunities, interesting exhibits inside. Walk through to the Govett Brewster Art Gallery. We are very proud of our new gallery (opened July 2015) which celebrates the life and works of one the leading kinetic artists of the 20th century, Len Lye. Free
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Len Lye Centre
42 Queen StStunning facade with wonderful photo opportunities, interesting exhibits inside. Walk through to the Govett Brewster Art Gallery. We are very proud of our new gallery (opened July 2015) which celebrates the life and works of one the leading kinetic artists of the 20th century, Len Lye. Free
Local history, nature and geology. A must see is the short audio visual of the geological history of Taranaki - the various mountains forming and eroding, and forming the land as we know it today. There is usually a shorter term exhibition downstairs, either a local theme or a travelling exhibition (sometimes there is a charge for these).
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Puke Ariki
1 Ariki StLocal history, nature and geology. A must see is the short audio visual of the geological history of Taranaki - the various mountains forming and eroding, and forming the land as we know it today. There is usually a shorter term exhibition downstairs, either a local theme or a travelling exhibition (sometimes there is a charge for these).
Everything Else
A gem of a sanctuary surrounding a lake. Many threatened birds have been reintroduced here including kiwi and saddleback. Free entry. Approx one hour drive to the south
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Rotokare Scenic Reserve
365 Sangster RdA gem of a sanctuary surrounding a lake. Many threatened birds have been reintroduced here including kiwi and saddleback. Free entry. Approx one hour drive to the south
Food Scene
Friendly, low-key, great coffee (with a selection of varieties) - which is the main attraction. Food is good but a limited selection (no on-site kitchen)
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Ozone Coffee Roasters
47 King StFriendly, low-key, great coffee (with a selection of varieties) - which is the main attraction. Food is good but a limited selection (no on-site kitchen)
Sightseeing
Some great photo opportunities especially at sunset. Close to the Waiwhakaiho river mouth and groyne, another great photo spot. Can be walked or cycled to along the coastal walkway
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Some great photo opportunities especially at sunset. Close to the Waiwhakaiho river mouth and groyne, another great photo spot. Can be walked or cycled to along the coastal walkway