New Plymouth Attractions
AQUATIC CENTRE
Tisch Ave, Kawaroa Park
A heated indoor wave pool, fountains, outdoor lap pool, hydroslide, diving, learners and toddlers pools and a giant outdoor water slide. Walking distance to a Kawaroa Park playground and rock pools.
Phone 759 6060 for opening hours
BOWLARAMA AUTOMATIC TENPIN BOWLING
Tenpin bowling and entertainment.
Hours: Monday 3.00pm to 10.00pm, Tuesday noon to 10.00pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 10.00pm, Thursday 10.00am to 10.00pm, Friday and Saturday 11.00am to 11.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 9.00pm. Open school holidays from 9.00am.
Contact: Frank or June
Phone: 06-757 8169
Fax: 06-757 8169
Address: 34 Dawson St
CHURCHILL HEIGHTS LOOKOUT
Entrance Cutfield Road
Drive up and sit on the hill bank and enjoy the views over the sea, city and across to the mountain.
FARMERS’ MARKET TARANAKI
Local seasonal food, meet the grower, taste before you buy.
Our main all-year-round Sunday morning market is set in the heart of New Plymouth on Currie Street, (or on Huatoki Plaza in winter).
Farmers’ Market Taranaki is a vibrant scene where local producers meet local customers and visitors to the province.
We ALWAYS run the Sunday market every week in Currie Street (Spring, Summer & Autumn) or on Huatoki Plaza (Winter) from 09.00 to 12.00.
GO KARTING NAKI NITRO
NZ’s fastest indoor karts. Loads of fun for all of the family. It’s fast, it’s fun… you are going to have a blast!
Check out the website nakinitro.co.nz for opening hours and more details.
Phone 755 0384
HAPPY CHADDY’S CHARTERS
Chaddy offers a Captain’s guide to some magical humps and bumps of nature. Sail by the ethereal wind wand Sugar Loaves. View the magical interchange of sun, sea, and surf. Cameras essential!! Enjoy the volcanic remnants on the coast.
Email Chaddy rescue3@slingshot.co.nz
Ph 06 7589133
HELIVIEW HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
We are your North Island mountain helicopter flight specialists, flying over Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu; the North Island’s two highest mountains.
A trip to New Zealand is not complete without experiencing the beautiful Taranaki region from the air with Heliview. Fly over New Plymouth and the amazing coastline and the 8,260ft (2518m) summit of spectacular Mount Taranaki (Mt Egmont National Park).
Call 0800 HELICOPTER (0508 435 426)
KAWAROA PARK
Buckeley Terrace
Play on the playground and enjoy the spectacular sea views. Slide down the slide onto the walkway and to the site of the old tidal pool – a fun place to explore for crabs and other sea creatures when the tide is out.
PARITUTU ROCK & RESERVE
One of the first things you will see when you come to New Plymouth is the very large rock that sticks out next to the very tall chimney. The chimney is reserve power station and the rock is called Paritutu Rock, within the Paritutu Reserve. There are amazing views from this reserve of the coastline heading south as well as the Sugar Loaf Islands.
This is a beautiful area and great for walks, picnics, time out, surfing, fishing and exploring the beach.
Paritutu Rock – the entrance and start of the track is on the Northern side and it takes about 15 minutes to climb.The track is a hard walk/scramble to the top but the views are spectacular and well worth the effort. You can see all of the New Plymouth coastline, city, port, and the Sugar Loaf Islands.
POUAKAI ZOO PARK
1296 Carrington Road (8 mile scenic drive)
A must see if you have small children. You will have an interactive time walking around and seeing the animals – zebras, monkeys, lemurs, emus, pigs, donkeys, birds, llams, rabbits, ostriches. Say hello to the parrot – she may just say ‘hello darling’ back! Toilets available.
Phone 7533788 for more details and opening hours
PUBLIC SCULPTURES
The history of New Plymouth District and the depth of its cultural diversity are told in a series of sculptures, crafted from wood, stone and metal. These public art works make for a fascinating art trail, with many of them having become iconic features in the district’s landscape.