Things to do in Taranaki

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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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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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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. Puke Ariki

Spend a few hours at Puke Ariki, the world’s first purpose-built, integrated library, museum and information center. Based on innovative design principles, it is a remarkable building inside and out. Highlights include an air bridge between two sections of the gallery, a genuine walk-through cow shed, a multimedia theater show to celebrate Taranaki history and culture and a glass forest displaying the region’s flora and fauna.
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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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What to do in Taranaki

Popular places to visit

Mount Taranaki

Mount Taranaki

5/5(7 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.

Mount Taranaki
Bowl of Brooklands

Bowl of Brooklands

4/5(2 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.

Bowl of Brooklands
Fitzroy Beach

Fitzroy Beach

5/5(1 review)

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

Fitzroy Beach
Pukekura Park

Pukekura Park

5/5(6 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.

Pukekura Park
The Three Sisters

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.

The Three Sisters
Puke Ariki

Puke Ariki

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.

Puke Ariki
Coastal Walkway

Coastal Walkway

4.5/5(11 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.

Coastal Walkway
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

4/5(3 reviews)

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

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Wind Wand

Wind Wand

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Wind Wand

Areas of Taranaki

New Plymouth CBD

New Plymouth CBD

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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

New Plymouth CBD
Strandon

Strandon

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

Strandon
Fitzroy

Fitzroy

If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, East End Reserve and Fitzroy Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Fitzroy
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Bell Block

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

Bell Block
Welbourn

Welbourn

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

Welbourn
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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 TSB Stadium.

Merrilands
New Plymouth

New Plymouth

Whanganui National Park

Whanganui National Park

Urenui

Urenui