Taranaki Outdoors Adventures
New Plymouth Things to see and do
Taranaki Coastal Surf Charters
Personalised guided trips with Allan Gargan, phone 06 751 2483.
Taranaki Ecological Experiences
Introductions to the geology and ecological background of the area. A
coastal cruise around the islands, or kayaking, visiting the marine conservation
out doors area, with views of Mt Taranaki and New Plymouth from the sea.
See seals, blue penguins, sea-bird colonies and occasional dolphins.
Take a trip to the northern slopes of Mt Taranaki, with short walks to
interesting areas. Stay in the national park and reach remote places.
Go north to the dramatic Whitecliffs Conservation area. Visit Stratford
and discover how the power industry and dairying affect the local ecology
... and much more. Contact Elise phone 06 753 5493, mobile 025 440 249,
email essmith@taranaki.ac.nz
Taranaki Motorcycle Adventure Tours
Day tours of the eastern back blocks of Taranaki. Bike supplied. Bookings ph 06 756 8338, 025 842 429, 06 754 4211, 025 241 2827.
Taranaki Outdoor Adventures (TOA)
offers a professional service in: outdoor pursuits tuition, adventure training programmes, adventure tourism in kayaking, rock climbing, tramping, mountaineering, caving, rafting, kayak surfing, kayak dam dropping, guided kayak fishing and sea kayaking. Taranaki Outdoor Adventures also offers: corporate team development, event and conference management. Using local knowledge of operators and venues we will make your conference or event an absolute success. Contact Tran or Belinda, phone 06 752 1150. Email: taranakioutdooradventures@toa.co.nz Website: www.toa.co.nz
Taranaki Windsurfing
Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth, phone 0508 946376. From cruising to wave sailing and crazy jumps ... freestyle tricks to straight line speed. There is something for everyone. Get sailing today with a taster session from $30 pp. We provide professionally qualified instruction for beginners to advanced levels using the latest gear. We also provide equipment hire. Beginner package $180 pp (6 hour course), advanced lessons (2 hour session) $60 pp. 10% discount for group bookings. School and club group enquiries welcome. Hire (including board and complete rig) beginner kit $25 per hour or $75 per day, advanced kit $115 per day or $450 per week.
Tawa Glen Gardens and Cafe
450 Mountain Road, Lepperton, phone 06 752 0809, open daily 9 am - 5 pm. Four acre garden, nursery and cafe open 10 am - 4 pm. Garden entrance $4. Bus tours catered for.
Three Sisters
Tongaporutu. For spectacular views of the three ( now two and a half sisters due to errosion )25 metre towering rock formations on the beach known as the "Three Sisters". To access the "Three Sisters" drive down Clifton Road on the southern side of Tongaporutu Bridge, park at the riverside reserve and walk around the point (about 15 - 20 minute walk). Check the tides first, and only walk around on a low, outgoing tide. There are several very old Maori rock drawings in nearby caves.
Tikorangi - The Jury Garden
591 Otaraoa Road, RD 43, Waitara, phone 06 754 6671. Home of the internationally renowned Jury hybrids. Large private garden and boutique nursery open daily during springtime. Nursery open until November 2003 only.
Tranquil Trekking - horseriding
Holiday fun and all year group bookings. 2 hour plus treks or bring your own horse for a day out. Phone Dee for bookings 06 763 8422. Come and ride the beautiful coastline. Surf Highway 45.
Tupare Gardens
Mangorei Road, New Plymouth, phone 06 764 6544. A 3.6 hectare heritage garden in the English style is one of the finest landscape gardens in New Zealand. Open daily 9 am - 5 pm (closed Christmas Day). Entry by donation. Cottage accommodation. Functions centre available for group bookings.
Walkways
The city, district and region has a fine system of walkways which often follow the swift mountain streams and include various parks and scenic picnic spots. Stroll along our dramatic coastal walkway 7 km from Lake Rotomanu to Port Taranaki. Detailed information available from the New Plymouth Information Centre.
Windyglen Farm - Horseriding
Bertrand Road, RD 43, Waitara, telephone 06 752 0603. Guided 1 hour and 2 hour horse treks, full day and overnight treks, bush walks Farm visits by prior arrangement. Bookings must be made at least 2 hours before any activity.