Thursday activity options
Explore New Plymouth
Bike, coach and mountain tours depart from The Devon Hotel (conference venue) at 1pm, returning at 4pm.
Walking tour departs from Puke Ariki at 1pm, returning at 3pm
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| Join New Plymouth iSite's Historical Walk. Departs daily from Puke Ariki at 1pm and visits the historical areas of New Plymouth. Knowledgeable guides will provide the commentary. $25 per person Depart at 1pm Return at 3pm Book your tickets from the New Plymouth i-SITE | 65 St Aubyn Street | 06 759 6060 | i-SITE@npdc.govt.nz Other walking options HERE |
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| Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, Pukekura Park via Te Henui nature trail, afternoon tea (user pays) at Pukekura Park café and stroll through park to Bowl of Brooklands, Cycle to Len Lye iconic building via Huatoki city trail, Wind Wand via coastal cycle trail $40 pp Includes bikes, helmets, high viz vests, water Minimum and maximum numbers apply |
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| The Coastal Walkway - Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - Pukekura Park - Back Beach & Paritutu Rock - The Wind Wand - PukeAriki $20 pp Minimum and maximum numbers apply |
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| Guided coach tour: Visit Mount Taranaki and share some of the history and the rainforest. Enjoy a coffee and muffin at the cafe up there. Then back to the city to explore a few sites and sights. $80 pp Minimum and maximum numbers apply |
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| Independent travellers | ||
Free Entry Pukekura Park Pukeiti Gardens Tupare Gardens Coastal Walkway and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge Lucy's Gully - bush walk Dawson Falls North Egmont Visitors Centre Breakwater Bay - Port Taranaki – situated at one end of the western end of the Coastal Walkway – featuring three cafes, fresh fish & chips, art gallery, restaurant, Hunting & Fishing, Chaddies Charters. Eltham Cheese Factory Cape Egmont Lighthouse Entry Fee: Govett Brewster/Len Lye Galleries (City Centre) Puke Ariki Museum (City Centre) Hillsborough Car Museum and Mini Putt Tawhiti Museum (South Taranaki) Pioneer Village (Stratford) Tours and Hireage Chaddies Charters and Bike Hire (Situated at Port Taranaki) (ideal for a hiring a bike to go along the walkway) Around the Mountain - Drive takes approximately 3 hours via Surf Coast Highway 45 |
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