Michel’s Guidebook

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Michel’s Guidebook

Sightseeing

Beautiful botanical garden, with a great diversity of rhododendrons, rainforest trails, several treehouses. Great little café. 20min drive.
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Pukeiti
2290 Carrington Rd
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Beautiful 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.
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TSB Bowl of BROOKLANDS
Brooklands Park Drive
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International 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.
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Paritutu Rock
Centennial Drive
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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.
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.
10min drive.
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Len Lye-senteret
42 Queen St
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10min drive.
A unique architectural wonder. 19min drive.
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Te Rewa Rewa-broen
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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.
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Coastal Walkway Foreshore
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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.
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Lake Mangamahoe
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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 Rd
10min drive.
Great rugby! Temporarily closed. 8min 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.
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Bowlarama
188 Devon St W
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Have fun with the kids! Ten-pin bowling, black light mini putt, laser tag and arcade games. 9min drive.
Open to public on Fridays 5pm - 9pm. 18min 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.
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Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
8-16 Tisch Ave
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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.
17min drive to park.
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Lake Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park
Plantation Road
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17min 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.
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Back Beach Carpark
4 Rangitake Drive
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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.
Black sand beach, safe swimming. 16min 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.
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Fitzroy Beach
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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 Rd
Family friendly café with a relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, excellent coffee. 3min drive.
Great food! Great views! 6min drive.
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The Vineyard Bistro @ Okurukuru
738 Surf Hwy
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Great food! Great views! 6min drive.
Good, value-for-money fish & chips. 6min drive.
Windy Point Takeaways
569 Devon St W
Good, 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.
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Oakura
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Wide beach, safe for swimming, great for kids, playpark. Quaint little town centre. 10min drive.

Råd om byen

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Huatoki Plaza Market, Saturday mornings

Farmers market 10am - 3pm. Support our local farming community.
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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
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WOMAD 2024

15-17 March womad[.]co[.]nz
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TSB Festival of Lights Summer 23/24

Pukekura Park 16 Dec 2023 - 21 Jan 2024 festivaloflights[.]nz
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TSB Festival of Lights Winter 24

New Plymouth CBD Dates to be confirmed festivaloflights[.]nz