New Plymouth

New Plymouth is the largest town in Taranaki. Situated on the coast this busy place has a great range of restaurants and accommodation. The coastal highway and the magnificent Mt. Taranaki are the centre attractions. The Taranaki region is very popular for its gardens and host the Rhododenron festival each year. New Plymouth has over 70,000 people with a beautiful coastal walkway running from Port Taranaki to the Waiwhakaiho River mouth.
Pukekura Park is a haven of over 25ha of native bush with a beautiful lake, it is a world class park and with 5 minutes walk from the city centre. Adjacent to Brooklands Park with its natural amphitheatre bowl and zoo. The district boasts 16 parks and reserves, with 13 official beaches, 60km of walkways as well as many "tucked away" spots for a peaceful moment.