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Hollard Gardens offers garden trails, rare and endangered plants, and a family play area near Stratford.
NPDC is running tours of the Fernery and Display Houses at Pukekura Park this week as part of the park's 150-year anniversary events.
Taranaki Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest for a new operator to run the Rainforest Eatery at Pukeiti Gardens after the previous leaseholder ended their lease.
The Pump Track is the newest addition to Aotea Park in Waverley, perfect for riders to build confidence, develop skills, and have a blast. Grab your bike and check it out.
Relaxing location with breathtaking sea views. A great range of modern accommodation to suit each person’s unique requirements providing a perfect choice for the ultimate Taranaki experience.
Following the Waingongoro River at Cardiff, approximately 6km from Stratford, this is a pleasant 3km walkway through farmland and natural bush which gives access to points of local historical significance.
A looped urban and river bush walk encompassing native bush as well as introduced European and American species. Along the walkway discover some impressive views of Taranaki Maunga.
Coastal Market Garden is a small scale market garden that sells fresh, natural organically grown fruits and vegetables at the Taranaki Farmers Market on Sunday mornings and online with delivery to the local area in Oakura and Okato.
EGMONT ECO LEISURE PARK & BACKPACKERS “The Ultimate Exclusive Retreat to Ensure your Holidays and Stay become a Memorable Experience.” Our peaceful sanctuary epitomising an environmentally friendly, secure environment.
Everett Park is located 8km east of Inglewood and sits on the banks of the Manganui River. It is a popular picnic and swimming area as well as bushwalking and fishing. At night, thousands of glow worms shine in the large cave by the third carpark.
We're New Plymouth's only holiday park on the beach with facilities for the whole family and a range of accommodation to suit your needs. Guests love our great location and friendly service. Book now to make your own great memories at Fitzroy Beach.
Established in the fertile rural landscape south of Mt Taranaki by Bernie Hollard in the 1920s, this property boasts a plant collection of national importance. It features many rhododendrons and unusual plants, and offers delightful contrasts.
The 5km walkway follows the meandering Huatoki Stream from the city foreshore, winding through the city, parks, native bush and surrounding suburbs.
King Edward Park offers pleasant picnic spots in tranquil locations, spectacular floral borders and rose gardens, dramatic seasonal changes and a wide range of amenities and attractions.
Located within easy reach of the town centre King Edward Park is an ideal sanctuary to experience countless varieties of plants, mature trees, birdlife, and fast-flowing mountain streams.
A contemporary art gallery and garden featuring New Zealand and local artists.
This established private garden has a backbone of mature trees, the lake lapping on one side, the homestead and wedding barn in one corner.
This is an attractive, short (1.5km) lakeside loop-walk located at the southern end of Lake Rotorangi. The walkway crosses the 82m-high Pātea dam and through virgin bush filled with tawa and hīnau. A feature of the walkway is a grove of black beech or tawhairauriki, which flower in a burst of brilliant red in October and November. The campground located by the dam offers toilet facilities, showers, and tent sites.
Mangamahoe Mountain Bike Park is Taranaki’s premier single-track riding venue. Located in the plantation forest east of Lake Mangamahoe, it contains over 30km of tracks, from beginner-friendly green trails to double-black advanced lines.
Only minutes away from the Bell Block residential area, these routes travel through farmland and coastal plantings, offering picturesque vantage points and intriguing historic sites.
Matekai Park was established in 1980 with subsequent land being purchased to create a 6.5 hectare area that is a popular link between Oakura village and the beach.
Enjoy a picnic beside the Waiwhakaiho River and choose from two short walks suitable for all abilities. Both walks can be accessed from the Meeting of the Waters car park.
Renowned as a goblin park and a native plant park, Naumai Park offers an overwhelming sense of being in an untouched native bush environment.
The award-winning Coastal Walkway is an expansive sea-edge promenade stretching almost the entire length of New Plymouth. Ideal for walking, running, cycling, skating, or simply enjoying the view of the dramatic west coast, the walkway is perfect for all ages and abilities.
Our holiday park accommodation options cater for camping, motorhome or caravan, comfortable cabins and self-contained units. We offer you a variety of accommodation to suit your holiday style, family and your budget.
Enjoy this short walk through a growing bush area.
Situated just 2km from the South Taranaki coast, this established garden shelter creates a haven from prevailing winds. The striking private garden has developed a style that reflects owner Jenny Oakley’s formal horticulture and landscape design training and is recognised as a Garden of National Significance.
Welcome To Oakura Beach Holiday Park. With New Plymouth just 15 minutes away, Oakura Beach Holiday Park is great for a fun and relaxing family beach holiday. You'll be staying at one of Taranaki's most popular and spectacular beaches.
Just 11.5km north of Waitara, Onaero Bay Holiday Park is in a spectacular location, on both sides of the Onaero River and surrounded by native bush.
Opunake Beach Kiwi Holiday Park is an ideal family park, unique beachfront location on a safe surf patrolled beach (over summer) in a sheltered sandy bay. Great fishing & surfing with children's playground.
Pukekura Park is a world-renowned park located in the heart of New Plymouth city. Beginning its life as a barren and swampy valley, it has been shaped into one of the best inner-city parks in New Zealand and is the backdrop for the annual TSB Bank Festival of Lights - a free light and entertainment event held from mid-December to late January.
Puketarata Garden - A Garden of National Significance located in South Taranaki. A large country garden. We are open during the Taranaki Garden Festival & at other times by arrangement. Check out the website www.puketaratagarden.co.nz
Learn about Pātea’s rich history and follow the lower end of the Pātea River through pastures and pine forest to several points of interest dating back to the 1860s. Start the walk at either end, and if you finish at the beach, enjoy a meal using one of the free electronic barbecues in the picnic area. Toilets are available at the beach.
With dappled light shining through nīkau palms, kohekohe trees and tawa, this lush temperate rainforest walk is very photogenic and looks like a walk in the tropics. It is an easy-to-follow track, but can be steep in places and has steps. It is well worth a visit.
Stark and Bridger parks provide a charming and restful centrepiece to Eltham’s historic retail precinct.
Enjoy lowland bush and views of Taranaki Maunga on this 3km walk.
Stratford Children’s Bike Park and Victoria Park Playground
The Stratford Heritage Walkway combines the unique features of Stratford: areas of parks and gardens, the crystal-clear mountain-fed waters of the Pātea River, the Shakespearean background reflected in street names, and the pioneering development of the town as outlined by many buildings and points of special interest.
Set in beautiful Park like grounds, choose from our Motels, cabins, backpackers lodge or camping. We are the gateway to Mt. Egmont National Park and have an accommodation option for every budget.
The Taranaki Cycle Park was opened in September 2012 and is situated at Hickford Park, Bell Block.
Hike Taranaki’s best tracks with the comfort of an all-inclusive package and the safety support of a small, guide-led group.
Running alongside the main garden festival, the Fringe Festival offers a grassroots look at 'real gardens for real people'. It's an inspiring, friendly tour of diverse local gardens.
Te Henui Walkway is one of the most beautiful walkways in New Plymouth District, which winds its way up from the coast through a variety of native and exotic flora, past historical pā sites, and several picnic areas and swimming holes. It is also the access point to the coveted gardens of Te Henui Cemetery.
Te Popo Gardens & Accommodation is the largest privately owned garden in Taranaki, located only 15 minutes from Stratford.
Regarded as Hawera’s best motel, The Park is a modern, spacious complex with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments and spa units. The discerning traveller can expect quality services and experiences (including free wifi) at The Park.
Dating back to 1885, Victoria Park gained its name and many of its trees in 1897, when £5 was spent on the purchase and planting of trees to commemorate 60 years of reign by Queen Victoria.
Experience the powerful cinematic landscapes and iron sand beaches of the Taranaki region. Refresh yourself in primordial ‘goblin’ rainforest in the foothills of New Zealand’s most photogenic mount...
This walkway takes in the stunning views of the dramatic Whitecliffs, and the protected Parininihi Marine Reserve. It crosses private land and is closed to access from 1 July to 30 September for lambing and other farm-related work.
Located on the bank of the Patea River, this small park gets its name from Shakespeare’s play The Merry Wives of Windsor. Gently sloping towards the river, and shaded by established trees, Windsor Park offers a tranquil escape. Sunny grassed areas can also be found and there are many picnic spots.
There are several points of interest on the dramatic South Taranaki coastline between Ōhawe and Waihi beaches. For your safety, please ensure you do this walk two hours either side of low tide
