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New Plymouth Natural Attractions - What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for New Plymouth Natural Attractions including Garden & Park and Natural Feature, you will find it here on AA Travel.

Around the country our untamed coastlines, sparkling white sandy beaches, rolling green farmland, snow-capped mountains and native forests are filled with unlimited attractions for those who love the great outdoors. Whether you are a tramper, wildlife enthusiast, angler, skier, surfer or sailor, you'll find New Zealand perfect for outdoor adventures. Aside from our great outdoors, there are also many great family attractions around the country, from theme parks, water parks, zoos and aquariums to beautiful parks and beaches. Kiwis are incredibly talented; our great artists, craftsmen, entertainers and those with 'Kiwi ingenuity' also provide many of the attractions. Check out fabulous artists' studios, galleries, museums, culture shows and live entertainment.

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.