See Majestic Mountains, Beaches, and
Art in New Plymouth New Zealand

New Plymouth New Zealand is a prime tourist destination for adventures on land and water alike.

The largest city in the Taranaki New Zealand region, New Plymouth is located near the colossal Mount Taranaki, New Zealand’s most frequently climbed mountain. During the summer, Mt. Taranaki is relatively easy and safe to climb; but still be prepared for wild fluctuations in weather. Pack all the necessary maps, travel clothing and gear. Furthermore, taking a guided climb of the mountain will improve your chances of staying out of trouble.

New Plymouth New Zealand has a population of approximately 100,000 people and is located about halfway between Wellington and Auckland New Zealand. You can take a flight with the airline Air New Zealand Link to New Plymouth from Auckland or Wellington. Once in New Plymouth, you can fly with either Air New Zealand Link or Origin Pacific back to one of the other cities. Bus routes will also take tourists between these cities, while more adventurous tourists might want to take an adventure traveling to New Plymouth by car.

Exquisite restaurants and cafes await visitors to New Plymouth New Zealand. The restaurants India Today and Pankawalla offer some of the finest Indian cuisine in the world outside India itself. The convenient cafe Mookai is open every day from early in the morning until very late in the evening; it has a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere with excellent beverages and treats.

Art enthusiasts might be intrigued by a visit to The Wind Wand, an original kinetic sculpture near the shore of New Plymouth New Zealand. The Wind Wand is an amazing 45 meters (about 953 feet) high and moves back and forth due to the wind. At night, a red light shines at the top of the statue so that tourists can enjoy it despite the darkness. Art shops are frequent throughout the city, and you’ll be able to find masterworks by potters, craftsmen, and other makers of New Zealand’s artistic treasures.

A trip to the beach is a great way spend a New Zealand vacation near New Plymouth New Zealand. The nearby Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Park offers great places to dive and to observe diverse New Zealand fauna: NZ fur seals, seabirds, and more. There’s some excellent surfing to be experienced on New Plymouth’s eastern side at the Fitzroy and East End beaches, and enthusiasts of fishing, sailing, or just leisurely walking along the beach will find plenty of places to enjoy their hobbies as well.