Chrissie N Gordon's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walk approx 1 km along the beach at low tide and discover the petrified forest, once bowled over by larva and ash when Mount Taranaku , now exposed by the ocean.
East Beach
East BeachWalk approx 1 km along the beach at low tide and discover the petrified forest, once bowled over by larva and ash when Mount Taranaku , now exposed by the ocean.
Manukorihi Lookout
3 Manukorihi RoadGreat views of Mt Taranaki over the village of Waitara.
Skateboarding, basketball, playground, surfing, kite boarding, cafe and great fishing. Walk along the boardwalk into Waitara
Waitara Beach
9 West BeachSkateboarding, basketball, playground, surfing, kite boarding, cafe and great fishing. Walk along the boardwalk into Waitara
Great little museum. Local and rare artifacts. iIncludes the anchor stone from Tokomaru waka and carvings uncovered from swamps that were hidden in the land wars. Enjoyed by all ages.
Puke Ariki Library and Museum
1 Ariki StreetGreat little museum. Local and rare artifacts. iIncludes the anchor stone from Tokomaru waka and carvings uncovered from swamps that were hidden in the land wars. Enjoyed by all ages.
Neighbourhoods
Mostly families live in this residential neighbourhood. It has a happy vibe. A small area right near the beach is owned by hapu and is private.
East Beach
East BeachMostly families live in this residential neighbourhood. It has a happy vibe. A small area right near the beach is owned by hapu and is private.
Popular must do
Popular spot to visit and take photos. The changing exhibitions are enjoyed by all ages
125 locals recommend
Len Lye Centre
42 Queen StPopular spot to visit and take photos. The changing exhibitions are enjoyed by all ages
Adventure
Tracks galore for all fitness levels on our iconic maunga(mountain). if you want to summit, the safest times are October to March.
65 locals recommend
Mount Taranaki
Tracks galore for all fitness levels on our iconic maunga(mountain). if you want to summit, the safest times are October to March.
Walk, bike or skate 11km along the coastline of New Plymouth. Wheelchair, mobility scooter, bike's pushchair friendly. Stunning vistas enjoyed by all ages
46 locals recommend
Coastal Walkway Foreshore
Walk, bike or skate 11km along the coastline of New Plymouth. Wheelchair, mobility scooter, bike's pushchair friendly. Stunning vistas enjoyed by all ages
If you love great views and a bit of a challenge, climb the iconic Paritutu Rock. Great views both ways down the coast and a sense of achievement are yours after this short climb.
55 locals recommend
Paritutu Rock
Centennial DriveIf you love great views and a bit of a challenge, climb the iconic Paritutu Rock. Great views both ways down the coast and a sense of achievement are yours after this short climb.
Food Scene
Cafe Turquoise
81 Devon St WCheap, healthy food delivered quickly. Eat in or take away.
Holmes Cafe
58 McLean StNice coffee. A regular spot for locals