Things To Do In New Plymouth

New Plymouth is a coastal city with much to offer travellers. Whether you are here on business or pleasure, you are bound to find something that appeals to you. It has a warm, friendly vibe and a range of easily accessible outdoor activities. There are excellent restaurants, bars and fantastic shopping.

We have a tremendous amount to offer visitors from our lush landscape to our vibrant community. There are a range of short walks and you will easily find one that caters to your fitness level. Head towards Mt Taranaki and you will find more challenging walks, including the Summit Walk which takes several days.

In addition to the usual family friendly places often found in cities, like movies and 10-pin bowling, there is a good range of other family friendly activities as well. The Brooklands Zoo is particularly good as it’s free! There is plenty to look at with the Festival of Lights and Americana, art galleries and walks.

For the more adventurous, you could even take a surfing or stand up paddleboard lesson, or join in on a cycle tour.