New Plymouth Things to see and Do
Archaeological
Sites
There are many Pa sites throughout the province. Ask at the Information
Centre or Taranaki Museum
New
Plymouth , Taranaki Beaches
Back Beach, Centennial Drive, Bell Block, Mangati Rd, Bell Block,
East End Reserve & Beach, Nobs Line, Fitzroy Beach, Beach St, Ngamotu
Beach, Ocean View Parade, Oakura, Messenger Tce, Oakura, Opunake,
Beach Rd, Opunake, Waitara, Centennial Avenue, Waitara. There are
most more beaches on the Taranaki Coast, ask at the Information
Centre.
Blue Rata Scenic Reserve
Situated on the banks of the Stony River, Okato. Scenic, picnic
area, fishing and walkway.
Brooklands Park
Brooklands Park Drive, New Plymouth. One of the finest reserves
of its kind in the country. Visit the zoo, see capuchin monkeys,
the cotton-top tamarins, otters and much more. Visit the farmyard
to see the collection of young and curious animals feeding or at
play. The zoo is open 8.30 am - 5 pm, open daily. Free admission.
Also beautiful English style gardens adjacent to Pukekura Park,
open daily.
Burgess Park and Burgess House
State Highway 3. 6.5km south of New Plymouth. The reserve consists
of 1 hectare of well appointed grounds together with a further 4.2
hectares of beautiful native bush. Burgess House is a wedding and
conference centre, also open for Sunday lunch. For bookings and
more information, phone 06 758 0660 or email info@burgesshouse.co.nz.
Canoe and Kayak
cnr McLean Street and West Quay, Waitara, ph 754 8368, mobile 025
608 3844. Kayak hire, guided tours, courses. Large range of kayaks
and accessories.
Cultural Adventures
Combo adventure tourism - 4WD waka (features 4WD vehicles, quad
bikes, a waka experience, logging tracks, native bush and history).
Dam Droppong (white water sledging including a drop over a 5 metre
high dam). Mt Taranaki Adventures (cultural tour from Kaponga to
Dawson Falls with a downhill cycle tour and alpine walks). Bookings
are essential phone 755 2068, 025 579 285. www.4wdwaka.com
Dam Dropping
Waingongoro River, South Taranaki. Kaitiaki Adventures, phone 021
461 110. It's unique, it's a buzz. Other tours available.
Diving
New Plymouth Underwater, 16 Hobson Street, ph 758 3348. Dive charters
and shop. www.newplymouthunderwater.co.nz
Everett Park
Everett Road, Inglewood. Situated on the banks of the Manganui River.
Picturesque picnic and swimming spot. Open daily.
New Plymouth beaches, Taranaki Beaches