Guidebook for New Plymouth
Arts & Culture
includes i-site and Museum (holiday activities for children), Arborio restaurant with sea views, close to Coastal Walkway and shopping
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Puke Ariki
1 Ariki Stincludes i-site and Museum (holiday activities for children), Arborio restaurant with sea views, close to Coastal Walkway and shopping
Len Lye's sculptures are on display in this amazing building, with adjoining Art Gallery and cafe.
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Len Lye Center
42 Queen StLen Lye's sculptures are on display in this amazing building, with adjoining Art Gallery and cafe.
Shopping
Two levels of indoor shopping, and food court, with adjacent car parking on several levels.
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Centre City Shopping Centre
11 Gill StTwo levels of indoor shopping, and food court, with adjacent car parking on several levels.
Just two minutes away, in the handy little shopping centre of Moturoa, staff are very friendly and obliging
Unichem Pharmacy
492 St Aubyn StJust two minutes away, in the handy little shopping centre of Moturoa, staff are very friendly and obliging
Supermarket very close to our house (just head south past the three schools on your right)
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Countdown Spotswood
South RoadSupermarket very close to our house (just head south past the three schools on your right)
Sightseeing
Old English Fishing Boat Trip around our 'sugar loaves', with entertaining stories of the seals and history.
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Chaddy's Charters
Ocean View ParadeOld English Fishing Boat Trip around our 'sugar loaves', with entertaining stories of the seals and history.
seaside walkway, full length of city, easy access to town (by walking or biking) and Aquatic Centre; features Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and fantastic views of port, sea, city and mountain
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Coastal Walkway Foreshore
seaside walkway, full length of city, easy access to town (by walking or biking) and Aquatic Centre; features Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and fantastic views of port, sea, city and mountain
Access to climb Paritutu Rock (amazing views of city, port, sea, landscape and mountain), watch hang gliders above Back Beach (or surfers below)
Centennial Drive
Centennial DriveAccess to climb Paritutu Rock (amazing views of city, port, sea, landscape and mountain), watch hang gliders above Back Beach (or surfers below)
Great little township, just 10 minutes from our house, with cafes, beach (surfing, swimming, walks, fishing), cafes, 'Crafty Fox' (great souvenirs in a cute wee church building), playground, fish shop, pub (nightlife) - Tom Cruise lived here during the filming of "The Last Samurai' movie!
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Oakura
Great little township, just 10 minutes from our house, with cafes, beach (surfing, swimming, walks, fishing), cafes, 'Crafty Fox' (great souvenirs in a cute wee church building), playground, fish shop, pub (nightlife) - Tom Cruise lived here during the filming of "The Last Samurai' movie!
Scott Street
Scott StreetGreat all-around views just minutes from our home
Entertainment & Activities
Very comfortable chairs, in these theatres in the Top Town mall, so plenty of choices in movies here; park in the basement (access off Gover Street) and take the lift. Next to many eateries, for before or after the movie...
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Event Cinemas New Plymouth
125 Devon St EVery comfortable chairs, in these theatres in the Top Town mall, so plenty of choices in movies here; park in the basement (access off Gover Street) and take the lift. Next to many eateries, for before or after the movie...
Canoe & Kayak and Roof Rack Centre Taranaki
468 St Aubyn StHire or take a tour
Take the tennis rackets for a game on the school courts - just a two minute walk away!
Spotswood College
129 South RdTake the tennis rackets for a game on the school courts - just a two minute walk away!
Getting Around
Our home is on the bus route which has its base here, beside the link between Puke Ariki Museum and Library
Ariki Street
Ariki StreetOur home is on the bus route which has its base here, beside the link between Puke Ariki Museum and Library
Food scene
Much more than just pizzas! Order online for delivery, or pop along (2 minutes' drive along our road, or 6 minutes' walk) and choose from the huge instore meal selections.
Pizza Magic Spotswood
170 South RdMuch more than just pizzas! Order online for delivery, or pop along (2 minutes' drive along our road, or 6 minutes' walk) and choose from the huge instore meal selections.
Just 10 minutes' flat walk, or 2 minutes' drive to this nearby cafe with delicious coffees, cakes and food choices, indoor and outdoor dining
The Backyard Cafe
44 Barrett RdJust 10 minutes' flat walk, or 2 minutes' drive to this nearby cafe with delicious coffees, cakes and food choices, indoor and outdoor dining
Right on the sea - literally; beneath you, adjacent to the Port/ Ngamotu Beach/ Walkway! Catering for lunch and dinner, with a few tables outdoors. (4 minutes' drive)
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Gusto Restaurant, Cafe and bar
31 Ocean View ParadeRight on the sea - literally; beneath you, adjacent to the Port/ Ngamotu Beach/ Walkway! Catering for lunch and dinner, with a few tables outdoors. (4 minutes' drive)
Bar with bistro restaurant, pool tables & sport on screens; family-friendly; indoor and screened 'outdoor' tables. Quiz night is Wednesday. 10 minutes walk/ 2 minutes' drive
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Treehouse Bar & Bistro
471 Devon St WBar with bistro restaurant, pool tables & sport on screens; family-friendly; indoor and screened 'outdoor' tables. Quiz night is Wednesday. 10 minutes walk/ 2 minutes' drive
Between Ngamotu Beach and the Coastal Walkway, this is a 'chunky-timbered' construction on the seafront, which provides casual lunches and cafe food and drinks. Indoor dining with a few tables outside. (4 minutes' drive)
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Bach On Breakwater Cafe & Restaurant
Ocean View ParadeBetween Ngamotu Beach and the Coastal Walkway, this is a 'chunky-timbered' construction on the seafront, which provides casual lunches and cafe food and drinks. Indoor dining with a few tables outside. (4 minutes' drive)
Just a quick 2-minute walk around the corner, this takeaway is our 'local' fish and chip shop
Windy Point Takeaways
569 Devon St WJust a quick 2-minute walk around the corner, this takeaway is our 'local' fish and chip shop
Stockys Takeaways
61 Omata RdFish & Chip Shop with healthy salads! (3 minutes' drive)
City/town information
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New Plymouth
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