Situated between Mouth Taranaki and the Tasman Sea, the charming coastal town of New Plymouth is a lovely destination encompassed by verdant farmlands, stunning beaches, and numerous idyllic parks.
In some ways, New Plymouth is a standard New Zealand town. However, its beautiful coastal walkway and pockets of cool street art and record stores set it apart from other places in the country. There is also an amazing sourdough bakery in a shipping container hidden along a colorful alleyway, begging visitors to walk along the paths to find the hidden gem. In addition, New Plymouth is home to world-class festivals like the World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD).
Read on to discover everything New Plymouth has to offer
The 15 Most Popular Things To Do In New Plymouth, New Zealand
15. The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary
4.7 (61 reviews)
Credit: possumgirl2, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 37 Vivian St New Plymouth Central New Plymouth
Tel: 6-758-3111
Web Address: https://taranakicathedral.org.nz/
14. The Wind Wand
4.4 (428 reviews)
Credit: Robin van Mourik, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: New Plymouth
Tel: 6-759-6060
Web Address: http://newplymouthnz.com/
13. Mount Taranaki
4.8 (448 reviews)
Credit: enjosmith, License, Wikimedia commons
12. Paritutu Rock
4.7 (636 reviews)
Credit: itravelNZ® – Zealand, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Centennial Drive Spotswood New Plymouth
Web Address: http://newplymouthnz.com/
11. Recreation Reserve
4.6 (664 reviews)
Location: Strandon New Plymouth
Web Address: https://parkzealand.blogspot.com/
10. Pukekura Park
4.8 (4,045 reviews)
Location: 10 Fillis St New Plymouth Central New Plymouth
Tel: 6-759-6060
Web Address: http://newplymouthnz.com/Residents/Attractions-and-Recreation/Pukekura-Park
Our Top picks
9. Back Beach Carpark
4.7 (18 reviews)
Location: 4 Rangitake Drive Spotswood New Plymouth
8. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
4.7 (71 reviews)
Credit: Gonzalobaeza, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 1 Hakirau St eastern end side of Bell Block Beach Port Taranaki New Plymouth
Web Address: https://newplymouthnz.com/Residents/Attractions-and-Recreation/Coastal-Walkway
7. Lake Mangamahoe
4.8 (168 reviews)
Credit: Felix Engelhardt, License, Wikimedia commons
6. Puke Ariki
4.7 (452 reviews)
Location: 1 Ariki St New Plymouth Central New Plymouth
Tel: 6-759-6060
Web Address: http://pukeariki.com/
5. Tupare
4.8 (476 reviews)
Credit: Tom Ackroyd, License, Wikimedia commons
4. Brooklands Zoo
4.6 (628 reviews)
Credit: Dave Young, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 30 Brooklands Park Drive Brooklands New Plymouth
Tel: 6-759-6060
Web Address: http://newplymouthnz.com/Residents/Attractions-and-Recreation/Brooklands-Zoo
3. Pukeiti
4.7 (782 reviews)
Location: 2290 Carrington Rd. New Plymouth
Tel: 800-736-222
Web Address: http://pukeiti.nz/
2. Govett-Brewster Art Gallery-Len Lye Centre
4.1 (926 reviews)
Credit: Tom Ackroyd, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 42 Queen St New Plymouth Central New Plymouth
Tel: 6-759-6060
Web Address: http://govettbrewster.com/
1. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
4.6 (1,170 reviews)
Credit: MurielBendel, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Fitzroy New Plymouth
Tel: 6-806-4455
Web Address: https://newzealand.com/my/article/te-rewa-rewa-bridge/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in New Plymouth, New Zealand! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
Join the TouristWire community
At TouristWire, our team works tirelessly to bring you the most comprehensive itineraries and reviews to help you plan your next trip. Don’t miss out, join our mailing list and our reviews delivered directly to your mailbox!
!
