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Pukekura Park
Park
Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more.
4.80 (4.7K reviews)
2
Tupare
Garden
๐๐ Beautiful house and well kept gardens. So lovely to see people enjoying picnics.
4.80 (593 reviews)
4
New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
Tourist attraction
Paved pathway along the coast popular with cyclists & walkers, linking Ngamotu & Bell Block beaches.
4.80 (184 reviews)
5
New Plymouth Observatory
Observatory
This hilltop observatory provides Tuesday evening viewings of the skies through various telescopes.
4.80 (43 reviews)
6
Paritutu Rock
Tourist attraction
Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top.
4.70 (725 reviews)
7
Puke Ariki
Historical place museum
Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits.
4.70 (669 reviews)
8
Mangorei Track Trailhead
National park
๐๐ Be prepared for almost 5km of stairs in all shapes and sizes! Although the doc site says 2:30 hours each side you can do it even in less. I waited at the top for 2.5 hours until the cloud moved and I could see the mountains. Make sure you are dressed properly as it can get cold at the top.
4.70 (310 reviews)
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Chaddy's Charters
Tourist attraction
๐๐ We had a fabulous trip! It was wonderful seeing the seals and their pups, the bird life, hearing the history of the island from our capable skipper and we enjoyed the sea shanties!! Looking forward to going again soon!
4.70 (224 reviews)
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The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary
Church
๐๐ Hopeful place. Closed because of earthquake regulations and possible danger. You can not see inside but the lovely building and trees can be viewed. A path from Pukekura Park leads to the statues behind the Cathedral and the video shows how it has a table for lunchtime . It is within walking dist...
4.70 (71 reviews)
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Bridge
Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
12
Brooklands Zoo
Zoo
This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission.
4.60 (856 reviews)
13
Recreation Reserve
Park
๐๐ A great area from New Plymouth to Fitzroy where the coastal pathway follows the ocean. Lots of walking which I love. Added bonus is the beach, the views & the salty, fresh air.
4.60 (793 reviews)
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Meeting of the Waters Scenic Reserve
Nature preserve
๐๐ Relatively easy walk with a narrowish ledge and then a stile to climb over. The walk is a loop, returning to the carpark along the same track.
4.60 (130 reviews)
15
Waiwhakaiho Beach Reserve
Tourist attraction
๐๐ A great place to sit in the Car and take lovely pics or go walking along the #coastalwalkwaynewplymouth
4.60 (45 reviews)
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Ngamotu Beach
Tourist attraction
๐๐ One of the best beachside locations in NP in terms of open space, safe swimming, facilities. Always popular. The monthly Seaside Market is one of the better ones, especially for food options.
4.50 (691 reviews)
17
Fitzroy Park
Park
Popular recreational area featuring unspoiled coastline, a hockey arena & open green spaces.
4.50 (517 reviews)
19
Barrett Domain
Nature preserve
๐ Nice walk... very refreshing and lovely scenery. Some tracks have roots exposed though easy to navigate.
4.50 (228 reviews)
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Bell Block Beach
Public beach
Seaside green space offering beach access, a war memorial, picnic tables & public toilets.
4.40 (485 reviews)