What to do in Taranaki

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Pukekura Park which includes a cascade and forests

Taranaki which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

New Plymouth featuring modern architecture

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1. Bowl of Brooklands

Discover the Bowl of Brooklands, a truly unique venue for concerts, events and ceremonies amid beautiful green surroundings. Enclosed by a charming lake and the stunning backdrop of New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park, the venue consists of an outdoor sound stage and a natural grass amphitheater that can hold 15,000 people.

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Bowl of Brooklands featuring a pond and a park

2. Fitzroy Beach

Fitzroy Beach is a popular swimming beach and holiday destination in New Plymouth on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Snorkel and swim in the warm summer water and relax on the fine sand. The beach provides access to the region’s famous long-distance walking path that offers exceptional views of the New Plymouth coastline. Stroll or cycle along the promenade and stop at Fitzroy Beach for a refreshing dip in the pristine water.

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Fitzroy Beach featuring a bay or harbour and a sunset

3. Pukekura Park

Discover a peaceful and idyllic environment at Pukekura Park, the pride and joy of New Plymouth. Covering an expanse of 128 acres (52 hectares) in the heart of the city, it is regarded as a garden of national significance. The park contains formal gardens, sports areas and a diverse range of landscapes. Spend a day soaking up the sunshine and find plenty of things to see and do here. In summer every year, the park hosts the Festival of Lights, when hundreds of lighting displays turn the park into an enormous, illuminated dreamland.

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4. Wind Wand

Set against the glorious backdrop of the Tasman Sea, the Wind Wand is a 147-foot (45-meter) high sculpture, consisting of a red fiberglass tube that has a diameter of only 8 inches (20 centimeters), but which can bend up to 65 feet (20 meters) in any direction. At its peak is a sphere that contains 1,296 light-emitting diodes and emits a soft red glow at night. Go for a walk or bike ride along the coastal walkway and stop to admire and photograph the immense and bizarre sculpture.

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Wind Wand featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and rocky coastline

5. Coastal Walkway

The Coastal Walkway offers unequalled views of Taranaki’s snow-capped volcano, beautiful beaches, lush parklands and offshore rocky islands dotted with dozing seals. This 8-mile (13-kilometer) long oceanfront trail shows the best of New Plymouth.

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New Plymouth featuring a bay or harbour and rugged coastline

What to do in Taranaki

Discover the most popular places to visit in Taranaki

Bowl of Brooklands

4.5/5(87 reviews)

Enjoy the great outdoors with a picnic lunch and a bushwalk or watch a live concert at this one-of-a-kind venue set in a beautiful grass amphitheater.

Mount Taranaki

4.5/5(175 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Taranaki during your travels in Egmont National Park. Discover the cafes and festivals in this walkable area.

Fitzroy Beach

4.5/5(98 reviews)

This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve.

Pukekura Park

5/5(153 reviews)

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Tongaporutu featuring rocky coastline, mountains and a bay or harbour

The Three Sisters

You can learn about the history of Tongaporutu with a trip to The Three Sisters. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Wind Wand

4/5(171 reviews)

Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway.

Coastal Walkway

4.5/5(269 reviews)

Follow this extremely scenic promenade from city to sea and make the most of the diverse scenery, playgrounds and swimming beaches along the way.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

4/5(68 reviews)

Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.

New Plymouth featuring a sunset and a bridge

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge

5/5(44 reviews)

After visiting Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Plymouth. Discover the spas in this walkable area or seek out its cycling trails.

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Wind wand at the coastal walkway in New Plymouth

New Plymouth CBD

4.5/5(234 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and New Plymouth Observatory are top sights worth seeing.

Strandon

While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Fitzroy

If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Bell Block

Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Fitzroy Beach or Coastal Walkway are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Welbourn

If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Merrilands

While Merrilands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park.

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