A day out in New Plymouth
New Plymouth is in Taranaki, New Zealand. Hopalong knows 8 things to do and 2 places to eat here, plus day trips to Mount Taranaki. Prices are approximate adult prices in NZ$.
Top things to do in New Plymouth
Puke Ariki museum
Free · City · about 60 min
Taranaki stories on the waterfront.
Coastal Walkway and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Free · Te Rewa Rewa · about 120 min
13 km seaside path to a bridge framing the mountain.
Paritutu Rock climb
Free · Paritutu · about 60 min
Short, steep scramble with chain handholds.
Len Lye Centre and Govett-Brewster
Free · City · about 75 min
Kinetic sculpture in a shining steel building.
Pukekura Park
Free · Pukekura Park · about 75 min
Lakes, ferns and summer Festival of Lights.
Fitzroy Beach
Free · Fitzroy · about 60 min
Long black-sand surf beach with gentle slope for swimmers.
Te Henui Walkway
Free · Fitzroy · about 60 min
A branch of the Coastal Walkway along the Te Henui River.
East End Reserve
Free · City · about 45 min
Beachside lawns and playground on the Coastal Walkway.
Free things to do in New Plymouth
- Coastal Walkway and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (Te Rewa Rewa): 13 km seaside path to a bridge framing the mountain.
- Len Lye Centre and Govett-Brewster (City): Kinetic sculpture in a shining steel building.
- Pukekura Park (Pukekura Park): Lakes, ferns and summer Festival of Lights.
- Puke Ariki museum (City): Taranaki stories on the waterfront.
- Paritutu Rock climb (Paritutu): Short, steep scramble with chain handholds.
- Fitzroy Beach (Fitzroy): Long black-sand surf beach with gentle slope for swimmers.
- Te Henui Walkway (Fitzroy): A branch of the Coastal Walkway along the Te Henui River.
- East End Reserve (City): Beachside lawns and playground on the Coastal Walkway.
Where to eat
- Café lunch on Devon Street (City, around NZ$22): Cafés in the centre.
- Dinner on the waterfront (City, around NZ$45): Restaurants near the Wind Wand.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Coastal Walkway and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge · step-free · pram-friendly
- Len Lye Centre and Govett-Brewster · step-free
- Pukekura Park · step-free · pram-friendly
- Puke Ariki museum · step-free · pram-friendly
- Te Henui Walkway · step-free · pram-friendly
- East End Reserve · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from New Plymouth
Mount Taranaki
- Mount Taranaki short walks (Free): Forest and waterfall walks from the North Egmont visitor centre.
Typical weather in New Plymouth
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 22°C | 9 |
| April | 10°C | 18°C | 12 |
| July | 6°C | 14°C | 14 |
| October | 10°C | 18°C | 12 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.