New Plymouth Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About New Plymouth

New Plymouth is the main centre of the Taranaki region. The area has enjoyed the benefits of oil, gas and petrochemical activity and some of the public facilities in the city reflect this relative prosperity. Modernisation has begun in the CBD with many new eateries and bars opening up, including boutique designer stores and artisanal producers.

Top Attractions in New Plymouth

Explore the best things to see and do in New Plymouth:

• ★Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
• ★Kina NZ Art and Design Space
• ★Model train rides
• ★New Plymouth Observatory
• ★Precision Helicopters Ltd
• ★Puke Ariki
• ★Pukekura Park
• ★The Festival Of Lights

Where to Eat in New Plymouth

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴India Today
• 🍴Pankawalla

Where to Stay in New Plymouth

• 🏨Beach Street Motel Apartments
• 🏨Belt Road Holiday Park
• 🏨Dawson Motel
• 🏨Quest Serviced Apartments
• 🏨Timandra Motel

New Plymouth Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: