New Plymouth

城市概覽

New Plymouth is the main centre of the Taranaki region. The area has enjoyed the benefits of oil, gas and petrochemical activity and some of the public facilities in the city reflect this relative prosperity. Modernisation has begun in the CBD with many new eateries and bars opening up, including boutique designer stores and artisanal producers.

如何抵達

By plane 1 New Plymouth Airport (NPL IATA). It is on the coast 7 km to the north-east of the city at Bell Block. A shuttle is available to CBD for $32, slightly cheaper than Uber (around $40). It is recommended to book in advance since sometimes it will be fully booked. (updated Jan 2025) Air New Zealand Link operates services from Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, with 6–7 return flights daily to each, using 50-seat turboprop aircraft. On the rare days when Mount Taranaki is totally free of cloud, southbound flights can get spectacular views of the mountaintop.

By bus National bus operator InterCity Coachlines provides daily services in and out of New Plymouth and the Taranaki region with connections throughout the North Island. Fares start from just $1 and can be purchased online or via numerous local agents including the i-SITE information network. Services arrive and depart from the main bus terminal at 19 Ariki St in the city centre.

By car State Highway 3 passes through New Plymouth. From the north (Auckland or Hamilton): State Highway 3 diverges from State Highway 1 at Hamilton and runs via Te Kuiti in the King Country and Waitara in Taranaki. New Plymouth is about 270 km from Hamilton and takes at least 3.5 hours by car, though allow 4.5 hours to be safe. A section of this road is narrow, winding, and includes a short single-lane tunnel. It is prone to closure by slips in bad weather. From the south (Wellington and Palmerston North): Travel via State Highway 1 and/or State Highway 3 to Bulls then via State Highway 3 through Whanganui to Hawera, then inland via Stratford (which always has petrol 2c a litre cheaper than the standard price) and Inglewood. Wellington to New Plymouth is about 360 km and takes 4.5 - 5.5 hours non-stop, depending on traffic near Wellington; allow 6 - 7 hours including scenic and rest stops. State Highway 45, The Surf Highway, which follows the coast (though seldom in sight of it) around the west of the mountain, via O

當地交通

Within the city of New Plymouth, walking is certainly an attractive option. There is the very nice walking "path" or coastal promenade which gives the walked a good view of the Tasman Sea as well as being close to the downtown business section of the city. Important amenities such as the Library, the Botanical Gardens and other shopping are within easy walking distance of this coastal promenade.

By bus There are buses on eleven routes on weekdays, branded as Citylink, supported by Taranaki Regional Council. On Saturday buses run on two routes, and none run on Sunday. Within New Plymouth a single fare is $3.70.

必看景點

1 Puke Ariki, 1 Ariki St. daily 10AM-5PM. Museum, library, visitor information centre, restaurant and cafe. free. (updated Jun 2026) 2 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Queen St. daily 10AM-5PM. One of New Zealand's finest collections of Modern Art. Has a very good cafe and gift shop. Attached to it is the Len Lye Centre, which opened in 2015 in a shiny new extension and houses a collection of works by kinetic artist Len Lye. Adult $17. (updated Jun 2026) 3 Pukekura Park. 24 hrs. The city's botanical gardens. Excellent and well worth walking around. There are themed garden areas, small ponds and "lakes", attractive bridges and wonderful trails. This park was filmed as the Imperial Army Parade area and Palace in The Last Samurai. Attached to the park is Brooklands a further large park, with concert stage and a small zoo. Free. (updated Feb 2025) 4 Wind Wand, on the Coastal Walkway. A kinetic sculpture designed by Len Lye. It is a 45m pole, with a soft red light on top at night, that moves in the wind. (updated Jul 2015) 5 TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum, Dean Park, Brooklands Road. Tu 9AM-4PM. The world's only lawn bowls museum. Donation of at least $1. (updated Jun 2026) Kina NZ Art and Design Space, 101 Devon St West, ☏ +64 6759 1201. M-F 9AM - 5PM, Sa 9:30AM - 4PM, Su 10AM - 2PM. Commercial art gallery. Free. (updated Jun 2026)

體驗活動

1 WOMAD, Bowl of Brooklands. March. The World of Music, Arts and Dance festival.

The Festival Of Lights, Pukekura Park. Runs annually for about 8 weeks in December and January. The beautiful Pukekura Park in the centre of New Plymouth is lit up, with live entertainment and activities for all ages. A winter festival of lights is sometimes held in the CBD in June, but this is not happening in 2026. The next summer festival is 19 December 2026 to 24 January 2027. (updated Jun 2026) 2 New Plymouth Observatory, Marsland Hill, Robe St. Nov-Feb: Tu only 8:30-10PM; Mar-Oct: Tu only 7:30-9:30PM. Volunteer run observatory $5. (updated Nov 2015) Precision Helicopters Ltd, toll-free: 0800 246 359. Scenic flights around New Plymouth and nationwide air charter services. from $480 for four people. (updated Oct 2015) 3 Model train rides (New Plymouth Society of Model & Experimental Engineers Inc), Corner Gilbert and Liardet Streets, ☏ +64 27 561 9056. Su 2PM-4PM (weather dependent). Volunteer run sit-on model railway, offers rides around a track on a house sized plot. $2. (updated Feb 2024)

購物

1 New World Supermarket, 78 Courtenay St. Daily 7AM - 11PM. (updated Nov 2015) 2 Pak'nSave Supermarket, 53 Leach St. Daily 8AM - 10PM. (updated Nov 2015)

美食

India Today, 40 Devon St. A great place for Northern Indian food. around $30. 1 Pankawalla, 85 Devon Street West. Good Indian cuisine.

飲品與夜生活

Crowded House Bar & Cafe, 93 - 99 Devon Street East.

住宿

1 Belt Road Holiday Park, 2 Belt Rd, Moturoa (located on the south end of the coastal walkway within easy distance of the city centre.), ☏ +6467580228, toll-free: 0800804204 (NZ only), [email protected]. The campground has an excellent view out over the Tasman Sea to the north-west as well as the city's harbour just below and with a view of Mt Egmont to the south east when it's clear. tents $22, cabins from $70. (updated Nov 2015) 2 Dawson Motel, 16 Dawson Street, ☏ +64 6 7581177, toll-free: 0800 581 177. Good 23 unit family run motel (built in 2011) with studios and 1 & 2 bedroom units. Some rooms have a sea view, ask if that is your preference. Rooms have microwave, toaster and kettle. $175-305. 3 Quest Serviced Apartments, 21 Currie Street, ☏ +64 6 7585483. Apartment style accommodation comprising of 41 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom self-contained apartments in the current Post Office Building 4 Beach Street Motel Apartments (formerley Fitzroy Beach Motel), 25 Beach St, Fitzroy (two minutes drive from New Plymouth), ☏ +64 6 757 2925. Opened in 2009, luxury motel. Free bikes for hire and usage on the proximal coastal walkway. 200m from a lifeguard patrolled beach. from $120. (updated Dec 2019) 5 Timandra Motel