New Plymouth

  • Accommodation:
    • Quest New Plymouth
  • Transport:
    • A shuttle from New Plymouth Airport into town costs $25
    • InterCity Coachlines provides daily services in and out of New Plymouth and the Taranaki region with connections throughout the North Island
    • Wellington to New Plymouth by car takes around 4hrs 25mins via State Higway 3. From Auckland is a similar time via State Highway 1 and State Highway 3
  • Things to see:
    • Puke Ariki
    • Wind Wand
    • Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
    • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    • Pukekura Park
    • Coastal Walkway
    • Waiwhakaiho River
  • Tips:
    • Lake Mangamahoe is a beautiful lake side walk. It’s 10min drive south of New Plymouth city on State Highway 3