Taranaki

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New Plymouth

 

New Plymouth is a city somewhat out on its own, midway between Auckland and Wellington, with small coastal and rural towns around it.

 

Brooklands Park and Zoo, Brooklands Park Drive, New Plymouth

Phone +64 6 759 6060

 

Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, Tisch Avenue

Phone +64 759 6060

 

Taranaki Thermal Spa, 8 Bonithon Ave, New Plymouth

Phone +64 6 759 1666

 

New Plymouth's Pukekura Park is right in the heart of the city and covers about 52 hectare of land. It provides a variety of formal gardens, lakes and walking trails.

 

Children will enjoy the paddle boats, large enough for the whole family to enjoy.

 

The   Coastal Walkway runs along the coast for seven kilometres and is ideal for those wanting to go for a walk or bikes.

 

Sugar Loaf Island (Nga Motu)

The Sugar Loaf Islands lie just offshore from New Plymouth. This conservation park includes a marine reserve around the island.

 

Department of Conservation Visitor Centre, 220 Devon Street, New Plymouth. Phone +64 6 759 0350 www.doct.govt.nz

 

Egmont National Park

The Egmont National Park, which includes Mount Taranaki, covers around 33,000 hectares and provides both winter and summer activities.

 

Department of Conservation Visitor Centre, 220 Devon Street, New Plymouth. Phone +64 6 759 0350 www.doct.govt.nz  or 2879 Egmont Road, Mount Egmont Phone +64 6 756 0900