Guidebook for New Plymouth
Food Scene
Local and has great food and coffee.
I go there every Tuesday morning have a coffee and catch up with friends.
Recommend the hub stack - yummy!
8 locals recommend
The Hub Jazz Cafe
558 Devon St ELocal and has great food and coffee.
I go there every Tuesday morning have a coffee and catch up with friends.
Recommend the hub stack - yummy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Snug Lounge
124 Devon St WGreat Atmosphere, buzzing, great drinks and food menu.
Sightseeing
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Local and walking distance.
Walk along the walkway to see the famous Wind Wand.
This is another creation by Len Lye.
See more of his creations at the Govett Brewster Art Gallery.
26 locals recommend
The Wind Wand
Walk along the walkway to see the famous Wind Wand.
This is another creation by Len Lye.
See more of his creations at the Govett Brewster Art Gallery.
Arts & Culture
Len Lye Centre
42 Queen StParks & Nature
Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StBeautiful, especially when the light festival is on.
Located by Back Beach famous for its giant sand dune climb.
Paritutu Rock is a medium level climb but a must do for the view at the top.
55 locals recommend
Paritutu Rock
Centennial DriveLocated by Back Beach famous for its giant sand dune climb.
Paritutu Rock is a medium level climb but a must do for the view at the top.
Mount Taranaki
So many great walks for all levels.
Essentials
The Valley - 5 min drive away. Has all the chain stores eg
Countdown, Rebel, Briscoes, café, gym,pharmacy, Mitre Ten Mega
Struthers Place station
The Valley - 5 min drive away. Has all the chain stores eg
Countdown, Rebel, Briscoes, café, gym,pharmacy, Mitre Ten Mega
Entertainment & Activities
Bowlarama
188 Devon St WGreat for the rainy days - Ten pin bowling, mini putt, arcade games.
Selection of five movie theatres showing the latest releases.
11 locals recommend
Event Cinemas New Plymouth
125 Devon St ESelection of five movie theatres showing the latest releases.
Tawhiti Museum is a bit of a drive out to Normanby - just before Hawera, but worth it. Amazing history of Taranaki comes alive with Nigel Ogle's stunning life sized unique exhibits. Displays are realistic, engaging with stunning attention to detail. This private museum has grown over the years including a train ride (Tawhiti Bush Railway) and the new boat ride at Traders and Walers where you take a voyage and float back in time to 1820's.
37 locals recommend
Tawhiti Museum
401 Ohangai RdTawhiti Museum is a bit of a drive out to Normanby - just before Hawera, but worth it. Amazing history of Taranaki comes alive with Nigel Ogle's stunning life sized unique exhibits. Displays are realistic, engaging with stunning attention to detail. This private museum has grown over the years including a train ride (Tawhiti Bush Railway) and the new boat ride at Traders and Walers where you take a voyage and float back in time to 1820's.