New Plymouth’s Coastal Walkway: welcome to Taradise

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Carrington Motel Visit website

Carrington Motel is the closest affordable New Plymouth Motel to Pukekura Park and the bowl of Brooklands, TSB Stadium, and close to racecourse as well. . . . More . . .

From $90

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Tramping in New Zealand

Known in other countries as hiking, bushwalking or trekking, tramping is a uniquely Kiwi term that fits the style of walking here – often rough, frequently wet, but regularly inspiring. Read the story . . .

Awakino

Awakino River Lodge Visit website

Awakino River Lodge is the secluded riverfront retreat that you’ve been dreaming of – an iconic historic building which captures the spirit of its diverse . . . More . . .

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New Plymouth’s Coastal Walkway: welcome to Taradise

New Plymouth has grown into a funky little city with the view from just about everywhere dominated by Taranaki’s paternal presence. Read the story . . .

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From $99

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Braemar Motor Inn Visit website

Braemar Motor Inn offers clean and comfortable accommodation at an affordable price. Located only 300m from downtown shopping and business centre. . . . More . . .

From $99

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Taranaki's gardens: a sight to make the heart sing

Taranaki's gardens are a sight to make the heart sing – especially since you don’t have to do the weeding. Read the story . . .

4.8 /5

From $130

4.8 /5

Jennys Bed & Breakfast Visit website

Located in BELL BLOCK on the road leading direct to BELL BLOCK BEACH and the COASTAL WALKWAY access. NEW PLYMOUTH CBD is just 10 kms . . . More . . .

From $130

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Mount Taranaki: picture-perfect peak

Taranaki is about as close as you can get to the ideal of volcanic beauty – almost perfectly round, its nearly symmetrical cone rising to a pointed summit, with a single crater. Read the story . . .

What to do in Taranaki Region

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What to do in Taranaki Region

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From $40

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Oakura Beach Holiday Park Visit website

Oakura Beach Holiday Park is located 15km west of New Plymouth just off Surf Highway 45. Most of our Units and campsites are located right . . . More . . .

From $40

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The not-so-distant summit: day hikes to mountain tops

Mountain climbing doesn’t just have to be for the experienced or those inclined to take risks. There are plenty of spectacular summits in New Zealand that can be reached with little more than the right provisions, a propensity for physical exercise and common sense. Read the story . . .

From $46

Fitzroy

New Plymouth TOP 10 Holiday Park Visit website

Welcome to the only holiday park in New Plymouth with sauna, spa, heated swimming pool, games room, TV lounge and wireless internet access. . . . More . . .

From $46

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Eating my words: dining out in Taranaki

The reinvigorated foodie scene in Taranaki means you're quite literally spoilt for choice from the moment you wake up... Read the story . . .

4.7 /5

From $160

4.7 /5

The Dawson Motel Visit website

The Dawson Motel was opened January 2011. We offer affordable luxury accommodation for both Corporate and Leisure travellers to New Plymouth. . . . More . . .

From $160

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Road trips

Surf Highway 45: New Plymouth to Hāwera

Taranaki's hemispherical coastline between Fitzroy and Hawera is home to 180 degrees of ocean swell where you can almost be certain of solid, pumping surf. Read the story . . .

4.5 /5

From $110

Hawera

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Avon Motel Visit website

Situated on the southern approach to Hawera, close to the town centre, we offer a mix of studio, 1 and 2-bedroom units, all fully equipped . . . More . . .

From $110