Things to do in New Plymouth
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Café Govett-Brewster
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Kiwi Outdoors
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Taranaki Tours
Offers several themed tours, strong on Maori culture and natural history.
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Taranaki Adventure Tours
Comprehensive tours of city, mountain and region involving plenty of exercise.
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Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Park
A refuge for sea birds and over 400 NZ fur seals 1km offshore, these rugged islets (Nga Motu in Maori) are eroded volcanic remnants. Most seals come here from June to October but some stay all year round. Learn more about the marine park at the tiny interpretation centre on the Lee Breakwater waterfront, or take a tour.
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Paritutu
Just west of town is Paritutu, a steep-sided, craggy hill (154m) whose name translates appropriately as ‘Rising Precipice’. From the summit you can see for miles around: out to the Sugar Loaves, down to the town and to the mountain beyond. It's a 20-minute scramble to the top.
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Canoe & Kayak Taranaki
Paddle out to the Sugar Loaf Islands or over the gentle Waitara River rapids.
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Bach on Breakwater
Constructed from weighty recycled timbers, this cool cafe-bistro in the emerging Lee Breakwater precinct looks like an old sea chest washed up after a storm. Expect plenty of seafood and steak, plus Asian- and Middle Eastern–influenced delights (curries, wontons, felafels) and killer coffee. The seafood chowder is a real winter warmer.
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Crowded House
A sporty hive of boozy activity with pool tables (in good nick), restaurant (fries with everything) and big-screen TVs. No sign of Neil Finn…
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