Fun for Free
Puke Ariki
Museum, Library, i-SITE, cafes, and gift/souvenir shop between Ariki and Molesworth Street, New Plymouth. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9am – 6pm, Wed 9am – 9pm, Sat and Sun 9am – 5pm
Pukekura Park
Liardet Street, New Plymouth. Attractions include Fernery and display houses, fountain, Brooklands Zoo, waterfall, playgrounds, boating and the home of the TSB Festival of Lights (running from mid December to early February). Open daily, free entry. Visit
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Govett Brewster Art Gallery
Cnr King and Queen Sts, New Plymouth. Open 10.30am – 5pm daily
Fishing off the breakwater
For all your fishing requirements visit Hunting and Fishing located on Ocean View Parade, Moturoa, 06 7572255.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds are located at the following: Kawaroa Park located near the Aquatic Centre, Buller Street, Fitzroy Beach, Pukekura Park and Brooklands Zoo.
Head to the beach
Visit the i-Site for information on which beaches have lifesavers present.
Climb Mt Taranaki
Via North Egmont, Egmont Road. Contact DOC Visitor’s Centre, open 7 days a week 8am – 4.30pm ph 06 7560990
Tramping
There are various tracks and paths all over the district ranging in length and difficulty. Visit the Puke Ariki i-Site for more info and brochures.
Rock hopping and playing in the rock pools at Kaweroa
Explore for crabs and other sea creatures when the tide is out on the beach opposite Kawaroa Park.