Michel’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful botanical garden, with a great diversity of rhododendrons, rainforest trails, several treehouses. Great little café. 20min drive.
51 locals recommend
Pukeiti
2290 Carrington RdBeautiful botanical garden, with a great diversity of rhododendrons, rainforest trails, several treehouses. Great little café. 20min drive.
International and local music artists, WOMAD, Christmas at the Bowl. 13min drive.
22 locals recommend
TSB Bowl of BROOKLANDS
Brooklands Park DriveInternational and local music artists, WOMAD, Christmas at the Bowl. 13min drive.
After a challenging climb (steep stairs + chain link), you will be rewarded with panoramic views over New Plymouth, up to Mt Taranaki and all along the coast. Really a 'must visit' on a sunny day! 9min drive to carpark.
55 locals recommend
Paritutu Rock
Centennial DriveAfter a challenging climb (steep stairs + chain link), you will be rewarded with panoramic views over New Plymouth, up to Mt Taranaki and all along the coast. Really a 'must visit' on a sunny day! 9min drive to carpark.
Closest access point for the hiking trails on Mt Taranaki. 17min drive to carpark.
Mangorei Track Trailhead
Closest access point for the hiking trails on Mt Taranaki. 17min drive to carpark.
Len Lye Centre
42 Queen St10min drive.
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
A unique architectural wonder.
19min drive.
Beautiful, casual, paved walkway and boardwalks. Currently extends from Port Taranaki all the way to Bell Block - over 13 km. Access from many points along the way; the main ones are: end of Ocean View Parade, Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, Wind Wand carpark, Molesworth Str carpark, bottom of Hobson Str, bottom of Buller Str, East End Beach, bottom of Beach Str, Waiwhakaiho Beach Reserve, Hickford Park area, Bell Block Beach.
46 locals recommend
Coastal Walkway Foreshore
Beautiful, casual, paved walkway and boardwalks. Currently extends from Port Taranaki all the way to Bell Block - over 13 km. Access from many points along the way; the main ones are: end of Ocean View Parade, Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, Wind Wand carpark, Molesworth Str carpark, bottom of Hobson Str, bottom of Buller Str, East End Beach, bottom of Beach Str, Waiwhakaiho Beach Reserve, Hickford Park area, Bell Block Beach.
Beautiful scenery and wonderful walks. Great photo opportunities. Also includes a mountain biking area and horse riding trails.
16min drive to the entrance.
20 locals recommend
Lake Mangamahoe
Beautiful scenery and wonderful walks. Great photo opportunities. Also includes a mountain biking area and horse riding trails.
16min drive to the entrance.
Sport
Westown Golf Club and Golf Shop
964 Mangorei Rd10min drive.
Yarrow Stadium
Great rugby! Temporarily closed. 8min drive.
Have fun with the kids! Ten-pin bowling, black light mini putt, laser tag and arcade games.
9min drive.
14 locals recommend
Bowlarama
188 Devon St WHave fun with the kids! Ten-pin bowling, black light mini putt, laser tag and arcade games.
9min drive.
Inline Skating Arena
Open to public on Fridays 5pm - 9pm.
18min drive.
25m indoor pool, 50m outdoor pool and diving pool, water slides, paddle pools. Great for the serious swimmer, great fun for the kids!
12min drive.
15 locals recommend
Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
8-16 Tisch Ave25m indoor pool, 50m outdoor pool and diving pool, water slides, paddle pools. Great for the serious swimmer, great fun for the kids!
12min drive.
Lake Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
Plantation Road17min drive to park.
Beach & Surf
Great surfing beach for learners, low tide walk to view the Sugarloaf Islands up close. Watch the mesmerizing swarm of starlings as they come down to roost at sunset! 8min drive.
7 locals recommend
Back Beach Carpark
4 Rangitake DriveGreat surfing beach for learners, low tide walk to view the Sugarloaf Islands up close. Watch the mesmerizing swarm of starlings as they come down to roost at sunset! 8min drive.
Autere / East End Beach
Black sand beach, safe swimming.
16min drive.
Black sand beach, safe swimming. Take the walkway and walk to Te Rewa Rewa bridge (25min) and then walk back along the beach.
18min drive to carpark.
14 locals recommend
Fitzroy Beach
Black sand beach, safe swimming. Take the walkway and walk to Te Rewa Rewa bridge (25min) and then walk back along the beach.
18min drive to carpark.
Food scene
Family friendly café with a relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, excellent coffee. 3min drive.
The Backyard Cafe
44 Barrett RdFamily friendly café with a relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, excellent coffee. 3min drive.
The Vineyard Bistro @ Okurukuru
738 Surf HwyGreat food! Great views!
6min drive.
Windy Point Takeaways
569 Devon St WGood, value-for-money fish & chips.
6min drive.
City/town information
Wide beach, safe for swimming, great for kids, playpark. Quaint little town centre. 10min drive.
13 locals recommend
Oakura
Wide beach, safe for swimming, great for kids, playpark. Quaint little town centre. 10min drive.
City advice
Don't miss
Huatoki Plaza Market, Saturday mornings
Farmers market 10am - 3pm. Support our local farming community.
Don't miss
Taranaki Garden Festival 2024
Oct/Nov - dates to be confirmed
– gardens, art and events
gardenfestnz[.]co[.]nz
Also at the same time:
2024 Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival
taranakigardens[.]co[.]nz
The Sustainable Backyards Trail 2024
sustainablebackyards[.]org[.]nz
Don't miss
WOMAD 2024
15-17 March
womad[.]co[.]nz
Don't miss
TSB Festival of Lights Summer 23/24
Pukekura Park
16 Dec 2023 - 21 Jan 2024
festivaloflights[.]nz
Don't miss
TSB Festival of Lights Winter 24
New Plymouth CBD
Dates to be confirmed
festivaloflights[.]nz