Things to do in Taranaki

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Taranaki during your travels in Egmont National Park. Discover the cafes and festivals in this walkable area.

Enjoy the great outdoors with a picnic lunch and a bushwalk or watch a live concert at this one-of-a-kind venue set in a beautiful grass amphitheater.

This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve.

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

You can learn about the history of Tongaporutu with a trip to The Three Sisters. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area.

Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.

Follow this extremely scenic promenade from city to sea and make the most of the diverse scenery, playgrounds and swimming beaches along the way.

Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.

Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway.