New Plymouth: Escaping to the Outdoor Paradise of West Coast New Zealand
Known for its sunny climate, fascinating art galleries and wonderful parks, New Plymouth is major city in Taranaki Region. It is also a popular oil town with offshore fittings extracting natural oil and gas. New Plymouth is named after the early settlers of the city whose natural beauty particularly Mount Taranaki offers a dramatic backdrop of the city and its stunning beaches makes it favorite destination for local and foreign visitors. Visit New Plymouth via plane and arrive at New Plymouth Airport, the servicing airport of the city and its neighboring region of Taranaki.
Best Time to Visit
The most popular season of the year to be at New Plymouth is during summer season particularly between the months of December to February making the city a popular destination for beach bombing, hiking and biking. For tourist who wants to escape the crowd and wants to enjoy a cooler and a more a peaceful vacation getaway, New Plymouth may book their hotels in fall for a beautiful display of changing trees color and first snow dustings.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Mount Taranaki’s conical shape has been a constant reminder that tourists are about to experience exciting hiking trails in Egmont National Park. Just a few minutes’ drive to New Plymouth downtown; tourists will reach Puke Ariki, a fascinating museum showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage. Take an afternoon walk at Back Beach while enjoying a cool seaside breeze then don’t forget to take a stop at Center City Shopping Center for some souvenir to bring home. For utmost relaxation, tourist can book an overnight stay either at Novotel New Plymouth Hobson or at King and Queen Hotel.