Things to do in Taranaki

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Taranaki
Taranaki
Taranaki
Taranaki
Taranaki

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1. Bowl of Brooklands

Discover the Bowl of Brooklands, a truly unique venue for concerts, events and ceremonies amid beautiful green surroundings. Enclosed by a charming lake and the stunning backdrop of New Plymouth’s Pukekura Park, the venue consists of an outdoor sound stage and a natural grass amphitheater that can hold 15,000 people.
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2. Fitzroy Beach

Fitzroy Beach is a popular swimming beach and holiday destination in New Plymouth on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Snorkel and swim in the warm summer water and relax on the fine sand. The beach provides access to the region’s famous long-distance walking path that offers exceptional views of the New Plymouth coastline. Stroll or cycle along the promenade and stop at Fitzroy Beach for a refreshing dip in the pristine water.
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3. Pukekura Park

Discover a peaceful and idyllic environment at Pukekura Park, the pride and joy of New Plymouth. Covering an expanse of 128 acres (52 hectares) in the heart of the city, it is regarded as a garden of national significance. The park contains formal gardens, sports areas and a diverse range of landscapes. Spend a day soaking up the sunshine and find plenty of things to see and do here. In summer every year, the park hosts the Festival of Lights, when hundreds of lighting displays turn the park into an enormous, illuminated dreamland.
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4. Coastal Walkway

The Coastal Walkway offers unequalled views of Taranaki’s snow-capped volcano, beautiful beaches, lush parklands and offshore rocky islands dotted with dozing seals. This 8-mile (13-kilometer) long oceanfront trail shows the best of New Plymouth.
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5. Puke Ariki

Spend a few hours at Puke Ariki, the world’s first purpose-built, integrated library, museum and information center. Based on innovative design principles, it is a remarkable building inside and out. Highlights include an air bridge between two sections of the gallery, a genuine walk-through cow shed, a multimedia theater show to celebrate Taranaki history and culture and a glass forest displaying the region’s flora and fauna.
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What to do in Taranaki


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Areas of Taranaki

New Plymouth CBD

New Plymouth CBD

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If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and New Plymouth Observatory are top sights worth seeing.

New Plymouth CBD
Strandon

Strandon

While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Strandon
Fitzroy

Fitzroy

If you're spending some time in Fitzroy, Fitzroy Beach and Fitzroy Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Fitzroy
Welbourn

Welbourn

If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Welbourn
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Bell Block

Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Fitzroy Beach or Coastal Walkway are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Bell Block
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Merrilands

While Merrilands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park.

Merrilands