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Things to do in New Plymouth

28 ideas for a day or a night in New Plymouth, by what you’re in the mood for, picked by the hotels and hostels who live here.

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Outdoors · 13Walking tours · 4Nightlife · 3Shopping · 3Wellness & fitness · 3Arts & culture · 2

Outdoors in New Plymouth

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FreeCoastal Walkway13.2 km · about 4 hrsFreePouākai Circuit25 km · about 7 hrsFreeTaranaki Maunga Summit Climb6.3 km · about 2 hrsFreeAround the Mountain CircuitRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeManganui Gorge TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCurtis Falls TrackRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeWilkies Pools Loop Track2.7 km · about 1 hrFreeVeronica Loop Track3 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeNature Walk0.8 km · about 1 hrFreeNgatoro Loop TrackRoute on OpenStreetMap

Walking tours in New Plymouth

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Lake Rotomanu (NZ) - A place truly like no other.Any time · 2 hrs · From €2A Day in New PlymouthAny time · 3 hrs · From €2Food Tour of New PlymouthAny time · 3 hrs · From €2History and Culture TourAny time · 3 hrs · From €2

Nightlife in New Plymouth

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Itch Wine BarNew Plymouth · ★ 4.5 on GoogleThe Hour GlassNew Plymouth · $$ · ★ 4.6 on GoogleThree Sisters Brewery LtdNew Plymouth · $$ · ★ 4.4 on Google

Shopping in New Plymouth

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August Online - Preloved BoutiqueNew Plymouth · ★ 5 on GoogleBlackBird SocietyNew Plymouth · ★ 5 on GoogleRepertoireNew Plymouth · ★ 4.8 on Google

Wellness & fitness in New Plymouth

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Common Good Embodiment PracticesNew PlymouthFlex Fitness New Plymouth - 24hr / 7day GymNew Plymouth · ★ 4.7 on GoogleREVA Yoga + PilatesNew Plymouth · ★ 5 on Google

Arts & culture in New Plymouth

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Puke ArikiNew Plymouth · ★ 4.7 on GoogleWaterfallTaranaki · ★ 4.6 on Google
What’s On New PlymouthThis week in New Plymouth, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in New PlymouthThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries hotels send their own guests to.

Things to do in New Plymouth, answered

What are the best things to do in New Plymouth?

Right now: Coastal Walkway (outdoors), Lake Rotomanu (NZ) - A place truly like no other. (walking tours), Itch Wine Bar (nightlife) and August Online - Preloved Boutique (shopping). Each list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

What can I do for free in New Plymouth?

Coastal Walkway, Pouākai Circuit, Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb and Around the Mountain Circuit, and 8 more.

What's on in New Plymouth this week?

What's On New Plymouth has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.