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Introducing New Plymouth

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Dominated by Mt Taranaki and surrounded by lush farmland, New Plymouth acts as the west coast’s only international deep-water port, handling cargo for much of this part of the North Island. The city has a thriving arts scene and an outdoorsy focus, with good beaches both in and around it and Egmont National Park just a short drive away. The town centre supports a heartening number of locally owned businesses, and the obligatory small-town convoy of boy-racers – who get to cruise the longest main street in the country.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. mince_hilaire avatar
    RE: Cycling round New Zealand

    by mince_hilaire 31 August 2011

    I cycle lots in NZ including commuting and touring. You probably know the usual cycling drill but the main local advice i would give you…
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    RE: Cycling round New Zealand

    by LisaMNZ 31 August 2011

    You may want to try to get copies of these books: [pedallers paradise|www.paradise-press.co.nz] Tips: Use a rear view mirror. Ou…
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    RE: Drive from Auckland to new Plymouth

    by ranjon 27 August 2011

    I found the drive down SH4 as far as Taumarunui being one of the more enjoyable ones in NZ and so you could turn off SH3 after Te Kuiti,…

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