8 days in New Plymouth Itinerary

Where other cities run, New Plymouth prefers to stroll.

Change things up with these side-trips from New Plymouth: Stratford (The Goblin Forest, The Victoria Park Memorial Gates, &more), Mount Taranaki (in Egmont National Park) and Hawera (Puketarata Garden, Tawhiti Museum, &more). There's much more to do: get to know the resident critters at Pukekura Park, head off the coast to Paritutu Rock, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Brooklands Zoo, and take in nature's colorful creations at Pukeiti.

For reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read New Plymouth trip planner.

On the 5th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.