All content tagged with "Tourism"
Onaero Bay Holiday Park has reopened under a new five-year lease with Penny, just in time for the start of the 2026 whitebaiting season.
New Plymouth's TSB Festival of Lights has won the top national event award, generating $23.1 million in economic impact and attracting over 45,000 out-of-region visitors.
New Plymouth Police are warning tourists and photographers to stay off Kent Road after multiple near misses involving people stopping to take photos of Mount Taranaki.
A stunning Taranaki sunset was captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock by photographer Tony Skilling.
The Mātairangi Lookout, built early last year near the New Plymouth Airport, offers scenic views for visitors.
Stunning views captured from Marsland Hill, a popular scenic lookout spot located in New Plymouth.
A stunning sunset was captured over the Coastal Walkway by Taranaki Media.
The Coral Princess has arrived at Port Taranaki with over 1,800 passengers, marking the only cruise ship visit to Taranaki this season.
A beautiful sunset captured over the coastal city of New Plymouth.
The Hillsborough Car Museum, Luge and Mini Golf attraction is located on Egmont Road in New Plymouth.
Locals and visitors enjoy summer at Ōpunake Beach ahead of New Year’s Eve.
Discover 10 world-class indoor attractions across Taranaki, from interactive museums and art galleries to aquatic centres and trampoline parks, perfect for keeping the family entertained when the weather turns.
A beautiful evening scene captured at Lake Rotomanu.
A beautiful day brings scenic coastal views around the Taranaki region.
Visitors enjoy a beautiful sunny day at Lake Rotomanu and the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway.
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.
Aotea Utanganui Museum of South Taranaki is a purpose-built museum that embodies the spirit and energy of the South Taranaki region.
Margaret's painting reflect living in Taranaki between the mountain and the sea. Her studio has a large range of originals, prints ,books and cards.
Once known as the Old Waterworks Reserve, the name was changed in 1989 in recognition of Audrey Gale, a longstanding councillor and active community member. A commemorative bronze plaque at the park entrance outlines Mrs Gale’s outstanding career.
Voted one of New Zealand's favourite beaches, Back Beach is a must visit.
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.
The Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust (CTSCT) was established in 2009 following the success of the Home Safety Project which saw thousands of smoke alarms installed in Central Taranaki homes. Since 2009, CTSCT have been working on: Central Tar...
Explore the art galleries, museums, and open studios of Taranaki, Whanganui and Manawatū. The Coastal Arts Trail follows a pulse of creativity running through these three regions, and gives you insight into the lives and inspirations of the artists and creatives living here.
Walk to Curtis Falls and enjoy a dip in the shallow pool beneath the falls. This track also leads to Maketawa Hut.
A world leader with local operation in the rural heartland of Stratford, Dairymaster develops high performing dairy equipment for farmers. Their innovative solutions are aimed at making dairy farming more profitable by reducing long-term costs and...
This 250m one way track is an easy walk down a series of steps. Walk to the lookout point or the base of Dawson Falls/ Te Rere o Noke in Egmont National Park.
Discover this epic new play area, overlooking New Plymouth’s Coastal Walkway that offers a huge interactive space for the whole family to enjoy.
A patrolled swimming beach in summer, this spot is also becoming known as a kite surfing destination.
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.
Fenton Street Arts Collective is GIN, ART and ESPRESSO.
Upcycled, Preloved, Reloved, Retro, Antique & Pallet Wood Furniture & Homewares
Take a splash with the family at Fitzroy Beach.
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.
For Fossils Sake is a small family business, led by avid, self-taught Paleontologist, fossil collector and preparer, Karl Raubenheimer. Our hope is that For Fossils Sake inspires you to cherish and explore the natural world with curiosity and wonder.
Viv Davy draws on her lifelong experience in the textile and fibre arts world to bring an exciting range of artists specialising in these field into the gallery as exhibitors. Many of them take tim...
The Fun Ho! Toy Museum displays all Fun Ho! toy models. Fun-Ho! Toys made on site regularly. If the toy-maker is in-house, you are welcome to watch him in action. If the furnace is fired up, you are welcome to watch him make the toy of the day.
Pātea's community art gallery features exhibitions by local and national artists.
You will be guided by qualified goldsmiths through the whole process of creating your own rings for each other. A very personal gift idea and experience that will have you work in a traditional goldsmith studio.
60min goldsmith demonstration and studio tour. Min of 2 people, max of 12. $40ea
Originally part of the home garden of community leader and farmer Charles Goodson, the Dell was first developed as a swimming pool by damming a small spring.
Gover St Gallery is an independent, not-for-profit community art gallery showcasing artwork by over 120 artists under one roof.
Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. A culturally significant institution dedicated to filmmaker and kinetic sculptor Len Lye, as well as contemporary exhibitions.
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is New Zealand's contemporary art museum and the home to artist Len Lye's multi-media art work. The public art museum offers free access to contemporary ideas from Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
A 10-minute drive from New Plymouth is a stunning purpose-built facility for the display of a private collection of Australian Holden cars and memorabilia.
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.
The first homestead of Taranaki pioneer Harry Atkinson, who later became Premier of New Zealand, the cottage has an attractive garden, period furniture, family mementos along with graffiti from the New Zealand Wars.
Janes Gallery offers you over 30 years of street appeal with a large selection of Taranaki scenery by local artists.
This extensive collection of Elvis memorabilia is regarded as one of the largest in Australasia and has been lovingly collected by ‘KD’ Wasley over a lifetime.
Kina NZ Design + Art Space is passionate about New Zealand creativity and supports NZ-made art and design.
Kamahi Loop Track, also known as Goblin Forest, is a magical walk through moss-draped trees and lush native bush on Taranaki Maunga, offering an enchanting rainforest experience for all ages.
A pleasant drive to 900m above sea level on Taranaki Maunga/Mount Taranaki's south-eastern slopes brings you to the Dawson Falls road-end. This is the starting point for many walks on this side of the mountain. The Kapuni Loop track meanders its way down the right bank of the Kapuni River where alpine plant species can be found out of their vegetation zone due to water- and wind-borne seed distribution. Witness the river carving its way down the ancient lava flows to Dawson Falls/Te Rere o Noke.
A hidden piece of paradise located just off SH45 in South Taranaki. Great for families, tourists, couples & solo travellers. Located next to the Kaupokonui River with access to the beach for swimming, fishing, kayaking & surfing.
Located in New Plymouth, this contemporary design store and art gallery features glass art, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, prints, paintings, and homewares.
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.
Te Koru Pa is regarded as one of the most important pa in the Taranaki region and is believed to date to 1500 AD
A contemporary art gallery and garden featuring New Zealand and local artists.
Near Okato part way along the legendary Surf Highway 45, the Kumara Patch is a left-hand point break with a sandy beach.
This established private garden has a backbone of mature trees, the lake lapping on one side, the homestead and wedding barn in one corner.
Lake Mangamahoe is a popular location for mountain biking, walking, and running, and has a bridle path for horses, a scenic lake and park, not to mention the multiple lookout vantage points that offer iconic and spectacular views of Taranaki Maunga across the lake.
Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve is a peaceful 230-hectare predator-free environment, where you will be surrounded by native and endangered flora and fauna, an impressive predator-proof fence, the lake itself and various wetlands.
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.
short description
Named after Lucy Stevens who lived in Oakura in the early 1900s, Lucy's Gully is a popular picnic spot and can be used to access the Waimoku and Sefton Ridge tracks.
A community art gallery is situated inside the Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga building in Hāwera, presenting curated exhibitions that change monthly.
This is a good day or overnight tramp, with fantastic views of Taranaki Maunga from Maketawa Hut.
Maketawa Museum is a collection of 2-cylinder John Deere tractors from 1935 to 1959.
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.
This track takes you to the Manganui Gorge suspension bridge then on to the ski field. On a clear day this walk provides great views of North Taranaki and up the coastline.
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.
On a fine day enjoy spectacular views of Taranaki and the Pouākai Tarn on this day hike or overnight tramp.
Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Maniapoto, Tauranga Moana Tribes
Mark Bellringer Artist - Painting and photography AND The Bank Eltham - Design store
First settled in the 1730s by Ngā Pōtiki-taua hapu, Marsland Hill was originally known as Pukaka Pa. Since then the strategic position of the hill has seen it given many uses and today it is a popular, accessible and scenic recreational reserve.
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.
Maude Track leads from the end of Maude Road to the pretty Mangakotukutuku Falls.
MB Landscape & Design is based in Stratford and backed by 15+ years of experience. Fully qualified, we provide a complete range of services including hard landscaping, soft landscaping, tailored design, and ongoing maintenance. Whether it’s buildi...
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.
We offer a full range of on-farm services. Hay and silage baling, maize silage, fine chop and Loader wagon pit silage, cultivation and pasture renovation, fodder beet planting, liquid fertiliser application, hedge mulching and effluent pond cleani...
Test your golf skills on our Mini putt Golf course based on the layout of the famous Mount Panorama track at Bathurst.
Nestled in the northern Taranaki forests, just off the Forgotten World Highway, the 74m high Mt Damper Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the North Island and is a must-see for travellers.
Mōkau Museum was formed by the Tainui Historical Society more than two decades ago to record and preserve the rich history of northern Taranaki.
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.
Nikau Grove is a peaceful surprise nestled in the suburbs of New Plymouth. Set in a gully of lush native rainforest, this mature garden of approximately one and a half acres incorporates a variety of intimate and larger spaces, with an emphasis on native plants, which link seamlessly into exotic plantings.
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.
Oakura Beach is a popular beach, especially for families.
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.
I am a self taught artist working mainly in acrylics on canvas.
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.
Climb to the top of Paritutu in around 15 minutes to enjoy a bird's eye view of New Plymouth and its coastline from the top of this distinctive volcanic outcrop.
Experience the unique landscape and community of Pātea off the beaten track and right on the iconic river side.
The award-winning Percy Thomson Gallery is named after the former Stratford mayor, lawyer and farmer who left a significant bequest in his will to be used towards the establishment of a public art gallery.
This barrier-free track starts at the Potaema picnic area about 3km from the national park boundary on Pembroke Road. The fully accessible, wheelchair/pushchair-friendly track is suited to all abilities and exhibits a rainforest environment lush with its hanging gardens and carpets of moss and ferns dwarfed by a towering forest. It is the perfect short walk for anyone wanting to experience the beauty of Taranaki Maunga without committing to a hike.
The Pouākai Circuit displays centuries of volcanic activity with the active erosion scar of the Boomerang Slip, the towering columns of the Dieffenbach Cliffs and the red water of the Kokowai Stream caused by manganese oxide oozing from the earth. The circuit takes you through the fragile Ahukawakawa Swamp, golden tussocks, summer flowers with a side trip to the Stony River’s Bells Falls.
The Pouākai Crossing is Taranaki Maunga/Mount Taranaki’s premier one-day walk that takes in the highlights of the longer two to three-day Pouākai Circuit. If you’re only completing one tramp in Taranaki this is the one to do.
Puke Ariki is a multi-award winning museum, library, and information centre that combines learning, knowledge, resources, and heritage objects for a unique visitor experience.
Renowned for its rhododendron collection, Pukeiti is a 360ha rainforest property located between Mount Taranaki and the coast, just south of New Plymouth. Established in 1951, Pukeiti is an internationally recognised garden and plant collection.
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.
Our light-filled Studio Apartments pair hotel convenience with home comforts: plush King bed, kitchenette, Smart TV and free WIFI. Ideal for solo travellers or couples. Three units are fully mobility-friendly for accessible stays too.
Two Bedroom Apartments connect a Studio and One-Bedroom suite, creating room for five: three Smart TVs, two full bathrooms, two equipped kitchens, private laundry, free WIFI and separate living zones - ideal for families or business teams.
Showcasing established and emerging creative talents, Quirky Fox invites both local and international artists to be part of its carefully curated range.
RESIDENT GALLERY, is the recent response of a Nomadic Artist [milarky] adapting to a societal shift in the inability to effectively hold nomadism as the fundamental aspect of a practice.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve is a stunning, nationally significant 230 ha fenced sanctuary located 10 km east of Eltham. The 8.2 km predator-proof fence was erected in 2004 and acts as a barrier to pests immigrating from surrounding farmland. The reser...
This is a circular walk in a 36ha blend of open spaces, plantations, bush and a wetland area (Barrett Lagoon). The domain is also a wildlife refuge. Explore an abundance of native bird life, wetland and lake habitats and indigenous vegetation in this urban oasis.
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.
