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Posted September 24, 2024
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Things to do in New Plymouth

New Plymouth offers a variety of activities for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and sightseers wanting a quiet break. From cafes to mountain hikes New Plymouth offers it all. Below are some of our favourite local activities.

For Families:

• Puke Ariki Museum: https://pukeariki.com/museum/exhibitions/
• Todd Aquatic Centre: https://www.npdc.govt.nz/todd-energy-aquatic-centre/
• Brooklands Zoo: https://www.npdc.govt.nz/brooklands-zoo/
• Friday Night Inline Skating: ( cancelled for Nationals week)
• Mini Golf and Luge: https://www.hillsboroughholdenmuseum.co.nz/

Hikes:

• Coastal Walkway: https://www.npdc.govt.nz/leisure-and-culture/coastal-walkway/
• Lake Mangamahoe: https://www.npdc.govt.nz/leisure-and-culture/riding-and-walking/lake-mangamahoe/
• Egmont National Park: https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/wanganui/north-egmont-brochure-and-map.pdf
• Dawson Falls: https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/taranaki/dawson-falls-east-egmont-brochure-and-map.pdf
• Whitecliffs Walkway: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/taranaki/places/white-cliffs-and-mount-messenger-conservation-area/things-to-do/whitecliffs-walkway/
• Meeting of the Waters: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/taranaki/places/new-plymouth-area/things-to-do/meeting-of-the-waters-short-walks/

Sightseeing:

• Te Rawa Rawa Bridge and Wind Wand:https://www.npdc.govt.nz/leisure-and-culture/coastal-walkway/
• Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre: https://govettbrewster.com/len-lye/centre
• Pukekura Park: https://www.npdc.govt.nz/leisure-and-culture/pukekura-park/
• Pukeiti Gardens: https://www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/pukeiti
• Tupare Gardens: https://www.trc.govt.nz/gardens/tupare/