Niamh & Shane's guidebook to New Plymouth
Sightseeing
Beautiful walks and access to waterfront coastal walkway. You can access the lake via a walking shortcut at the end of the cul de sac road.
Lake Rotomanu
Beautiful walks and access to waterfront coastal walkway. You can access the lake via a walking shortcut at the end of the cul de sac road.
If you get the mountain on a clear day you can stand under the bridge and get a photo with it directly under the bridge in the background.
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Most Te Rewa Rewa
If you get the mountain on a clear day you can stand under the bridge and get a photo with it directly under the bridge in the background.
Paritutu Rock
Centennial DriveGreat views of the city and nice climb on a fine day.
If you have a day (and a recovery day) to do this it is well worth the hike. High level of difficulty to get to the top but there are also other shorter walks you can do if not in your timeframe or abilities to get to the very top.
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Mount Taranaki
If you have a day (and a recovery day) to do this it is well worth the hike. High level of difficulty to get to the top but there are also other shorter walks you can do if not in your timeframe or abilities to get to the very top.
Stunning views and amazing pictures on a clear day. Allow time to get to the tarn and you might find yourself pretty tired after the hike!
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Pouakai Circuit Reflective Tarn
Stunning views and amazing pictures on a clear day. Allow time to get to the tarn and you might find yourself pretty tired after the hike!
Awesome walks and even a small zoo in the middle of the park. Great for kids and families. During the Summer months there is a free festival of lights that are stunning and one of the best things to see in New Plymouth during those months.
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Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StAwesome walks and even a small zoo in the middle of the park. Great for kids and families. During the Summer months there is a free festival of lights that are stunning and one of the best things to see in New Plymouth during those months.
Great for walking, running, biking, scooters, skating. Views are gorgeous.
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Coastal Walkway Foreshore
Great for walking, running, biking, scooters, skating. Views are gorgeous.
Puke Ariki
1 Ariki StCheck out some exhibitions during your stay.
Len Lye Centre
42 Queen StFor those wanting to take in some culture.
10 minute walk to the beach from the house across the golf course. Great surfing spot!
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Fitzroy Beach
10 minute walk to the beach from the house across the golf course. Great surfing spot!
Food scene
Social Kitchen
40 Powderham StAwesome small plates and tapas.
The Hour Glass
49 Liardet StYummy small plates and tapas, great allergy options.
Always busy but so worth it if you can get a table. No bookings, just first come, first served.
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Federal Store
440 Devon St EAlways busy but so worth it if you can get a table. No bookings, just first come, first served.
Asian-inspired cuisine and delicious cocktails, amazing location with glass roof.
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Snug Lounge
124 Devon St WAsian-inspired cuisine and delicious cocktails, amazing location with glass roof.
Great beer, cocktails and food. Great back area with games for families.
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Shining Peak Brewing
59 Gill StGreat beer, cocktails and food. Great back area with games for families.
Mike's Brewery Bistro
186 Devon St ECool location, great beer.
Three Sisters Brewery Ltd
87 Devon Street WestNewest brewery in town, check out the new hotspot!
The Rooftop Bar & Eatery
21 Ariki StreetNew rooftop bar with great views and yum food.
Local wine bar that has just opened, outdoor courtyard. Can walk there in 10 minutes from the studio.
Vin bar
558 Devon Street EastLocal wine bar that has just opened, outdoor courtyard. Can walk there in 10 minutes from the studio.
Cool coffee and food right by the walkway, can walk there in 15 minutes from the studio. Bean bags and tables so great for families.
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Paris Plage
2 Nobs LineCool coffee and food right by the walkway, can walk there in 15 minutes from the studio. Bean bags and tables so great for families.
The Kiosk - Fitzroy Beach
Beach StreetGreat coffee spot if visiting Fitzroy Beach.
Gamma Ray's
21 Liardet StDelicious Burgers, on Delivereasy if wanting delivery.