New Plymouth Information

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If you’re visiting New Plymouth, your first stop should be the information centre. This will enable you to pick up all the information that you need to get the most out of your trip. i-SITES are New Zealand’s official visitor centres, and there are over 80 of them throughout the country. Aside from i-SITES, there are also information centres in most towns and even in small settlements. The friendly staff at the information centres can help you find accommodation, plan tours and activities, and give you that local insight that makes all the difference. Most bookings can be made here for you, and you can pick up maps and brochures to help you plan your visit. These centres also sometimes have souvenirs for sale and internet access.

New Plymouth: New Plymouth is the main city of Taranaki. It has grown from a farming and petrochemical centre to a city rich in the arts, dining, sports and outdoor lifestyle. It is well known for its great parks, including the magnificent Pukekura Park, Nga Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Park, Tupare Gardens, and the nearby Egmont National Park (featuring Mount Taranaki/Egmont) and Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust. There are several heritage trails and city walkways – including the 7km-long Coastal Walkway – and good local beaches are East End, Fitzroy, Oakura and Ngamotu. The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery owns a collection of Len Lye kinetic sculptures. The city’s historic buildings include St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, which is the oldest stone church in New Zealand. Puke Ariki is the world’s first purpose-built and fully integrated museum, library and information centre.