Guidebook for Oakura
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic pub with a great restaurant.
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Butlers Reef Restaurant, Bar and Function Venue
1133 South RdIconic pub with a great restaurant.
Food Scene
Great Mexican food in a laid back atmosphere right on the beach front over summer. Located in the main street during the winter months. A local favourite!!
Holy Guacamole
1145 The keyholeGreat Mexican food in a laid back atmosphere right on the beach front over summer. Located in the main street during the winter months. A local favourite!!
Black Sand Pizzeria and Bistro
1 Tasman ParadeBeautiful pizzas right on the beach!!
Now located on the main street. Great coffee and amazing french pastries - made by a real live Frenchman!!
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High Tide Cafe
1136b South RdNow located on the main street. Great coffee and amazing french pastries - made by a real live Frenchman!!
Outstanding food in an outstanding location. A must do if looking for a quality dining experience. Reasonably priced.
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The Vineyard Bistro @ Okurukuru
738 Surf HwyOutstanding food in an outstanding location. A must do if looking for a quality dining experience. Reasonably priced.
Parks & Nature
Oakura
2 minutes walk away!!
Hiking trails for every level of experience. Try the iconic Pouakai Crossing - one of the best one day walks in NZ. Please check weather conditions before heading up.
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Egmont National Park
Hiking trails for every level of experience. Try the iconic Pouakai Crossing - one of the best one day walks in NZ. Please check weather conditions before heading up.
5 minute drive away. Great hiking trail to the top of the Kaitake Ranges with amazing views up and down the coast and also over Mt Taranaki and the Pouakai Ranges. 3 hours there and back.
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Lucy's Gully Picnic Ground
5 minute drive away. Great hiking trail to the top of the Kaitake Ranges with amazing views up and down the coast and also over Mt Taranaki and the Pouakai Ranges. 3 hours there and back.
One of the best inner city parks in NZ. A must see while in the district. Do not miss it when the Festival Of The Lights is on over summer!!
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Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StOne of the best inner city parks in NZ. A must see while in the district. Do not miss it when the Festival Of The Lights is on over summer!!
15 minute climb to the top gives 360 degree views over New Plymouth, the mountain and up and down the coast. A must do while in the area. Wear shoes!
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Paritutu Rock
Centennial Drive15 minute climb to the top gives 360 degree views over New Plymouth, the mountain and up and down the coast. A must do while in the area. Wear shoes!
Pukeiti
2290 Carrington RdWorld Class botanical gardens. Beautiful 20 minute drive away.
Shopping
Four Square Oakura
1129 South RdHas pretty much everything you need!! 7 minute walk .
The Crafty Fox
1145 Surf HwyGreat selection of local arts and souvenirs.
Entertainment & Activities
18 hole golf course with amazing views over the Kaitake Ranges. Non club members welcome. Golf clubs available
Kaitake Golf Club
1340 South Road18 hole golf course with amazing views over the Kaitake Ranges. Non club members welcome. Golf clubs available
One of the best surf spots in NZ. This is just one of many breaks on Surf Highway 45. Just need to explore!!
Stent Road
Stent RoadOne of the best surf spots in NZ. This is just one of many breaks on Surf Highway 45. Just need to explore!!
The best concert venue in New Zealand without a doubt!! The Womad Festival is held here every March. Cat Stevens playing here December 2017. 15 minute drive away.
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TSB Bowl of BROOKLANDS
Brooklands Park DriveThe best concert venue in New Zealand without a doubt!! The Womad Festival is held here every March. Cat Stevens playing here December 2017. 15 minute drive away.
Taranaki
All Blacks vs Argentina Sept 9th 2017. 12 minute drive away.
Family friendly boat tour around the islands of New Plymouth. Also a starting point for the Coastal Walkway. Bike hire available.
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Chaddy's Charters
Ocean View ParadeFamily friendly boat tour around the islands of New Plymouth. Also a starting point for the Coastal Walkway. Bike hire available.
Indoor and outdoor pools, diving boards and hydro slides.
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Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
8-16 Tisch AveIndoor and outdoor pools, diving boards and hydro slides.
Arts & Culture
Len Lye Centre
42 Queen StFree entry
The Wind Wand
On the Coastal Walkway.
Puke Ariki
1 Ariki StFree Entry to a great museum.
Sightseeing
Koru Hill Pa Road
Short drive away. Local Maori historical spot.
A 10km long walkway that hugs the waterfront. Plenty of places to stop for coffee, drinks food etc. Bike hire is available at Chaddy's Charters.
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Coastal Walkway Foreshore
A 10km long walkway that hugs the waterfront. Plenty of places to stop for coffee, drinks food etc. Bike hire is available at Chaddy's Charters.