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  • The Waterfront
    The Waterfront
    4 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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    New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • 16 Havelock
    16 Havelock
    5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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    New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • Issey Manor
    Issey Manor
    5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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    New Plymouth, Taranaki
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59°F 15°C
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61°F 16°C
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Pukekura Park
Pukekura Park
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#1 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens; Zoos
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Coastal Walkway
Coastal Walkway
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#2 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews

The Coastal Walkway is a spectacular broad, boulder-edged promenade in New Plymouth extending along the Tasman Sea for over 7km. It's the perfect place for walking, biking... more »

Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki
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#3 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Mt.Egmont
Mt.Egmont
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#4 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  16.5 miles from city centre
Heliview Flights
Heliview Flights
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#5 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Heliview offers memorable scenic helicopter flights over Mt Taranaki and the Central Plateau. Voted Taranaki's #1 must-do... more » Owner description: Heliview offers memorable scenic helicopter flights over Mt Taranaki and the Central Plateau. Voted Taranaki's #1 must-do experience. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Dawson Falls
Dawson Falls
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#6 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Back Beach
Back Beach
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#7 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Port Taranaki Walkway
Port Taranaki Walkway
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#8 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Taranaki Thermal Spa
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#9 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Real Tart Gallery
#10 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Real Tart is one of New Zealand's leading community art galleries showcasing the best of Taranaki art. Visitors to the... more » Owner description: Real Tart is one of New Zealand's leading community art galleries showcasing the best of Taranaki art. Visitors to the gallery enjoy a variety of high calibre works which are both original and affordable. Many of Taranaki's top artists show their works in the restored and edgy former warehouse which is home to a impressive selection of paintings,sculptures,pottery,photography,jewellery and craft. Real Tart can be found just behind Puke Ariki museum. « less
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Maui Gas Field Visitor Centre
#11 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Puke Ariki
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#12 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
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#13 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Pukeiti Rhododendron Park
Pukeiti Rhododendron Park
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#14 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
Distance  4.9 miles from city centre
Dam Dropping- Taranaki Outdoor Adventures
Dam Dropping- Taranaki Outdoor Adventures
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#15 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Dam Dropping- A high adrenaline adventure unique to New Zealand, Taranaki. It involves kayaking over a 30' man made dam.
Attraction type  Dams
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Taranaki Farmers Market
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#16 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Snug Lounge
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#17 of 18 attractions in New Plymouth
3 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Bar/ Clubs
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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