Kendall’s guidebook
Food scene
Proof and Stock
40 Cutfield RdLocated a block away and serving some of the best takeaway coffees in town
A great all day cafe, bar and restaurant that offers some great italian food as well as an array of other cuisines. Attached to Puke Ariki, New Plymouths museum and library complex. Located 10-15 minute walk away from our place.
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Arborio Restaurant, Cafe & Terrace Bar
65 Saint Aubyn StreetA great all day cafe, bar and restaurant that offers some great italian food as well as an array of other cuisines. Attached to Puke Ariki, New Plymouths museum and library complex. Located 10-15 minute walk away from our place.
Possibly the best burger place in NZ and they're sold out of a food truck. It’s located in the Liardet Street Projects and there's also vietnamese, poke bowls, spanish and indian food trucks that sell some great meals. If you're not sure what you want this is the place to go, there's even a bar.
Gamma Ray's
21 Liardet StPossibly the best burger place in NZ and they're sold out of a food truck. It’s located in the Liardet Street Projects and there's also vietnamese, poke bowls, spanish and indian food trucks that sell some great meals. If you're not sure what you want this is the place to go, there's even a bar.
The best brunch/lunch spot in town, you can't go wrong here. Great coffees and cakes to top it off. The milkshakes are a must.
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Federal Store
440 Devon St EThe best brunch/lunch spot in town, you can't go wrong here. Great coffees and cakes to top it off. The milkshakes are a must.
Great Japanese style food in a cosy setting. Great for couples or small groups. Or alternatively for larger groups sit in the shared area for Ms Whites and Itch Wine Bar and choose from the whole selection. Ideally located, only 10 minute walk away.
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Snug Lounge
124 Devon St WGreat Japanese style food in a cosy setting. Great for couples or small groups. Or alternatively for larger groups sit in the shared area for Ms Whites and Itch Wine Bar and choose from the whole selection. Ideally located, only 10 minute walk away.
A great brewery that sells beer brewed on site and serves delicious food.
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Shining Peak Brewing
59 Gill StA great brewery that sells beer brewed on site and serves delicious food.
Best fish and chip shop in town. It is expensive and the portions are quite small but I think it's worth it. Alternatively for value for money try Blowfish Takeaways. Wherever you pick I thoroughly recommend taking them to Back Beach for dinner with a view.
Catch & Co.
41 Ocean View ParadeBest fish and chip shop in town. It is expensive and the portions are quite small but I think it's worth it. Alternatively for value for money try Blowfish Takeaways. Wherever you pick I thoroughly recommend taking them to Back Beach for dinner with a view.
It's not the cheapest food in town but it is definitely some of the best. If your wanting cheaper but still delicious the pub food downstairs in Frederics Bar served from the same kitchen is pretty darn good
Meat & Liquor Steakhouse - New Plymouth
34A Egmont StreetIt's not the cheapest food in town but it is definitely some of the best. If your wanting cheaper but still delicious the pub food downstairs in Frederics Bar served from the same kitchen is pretty darn good
Somewhere you want to go with a large group for fine dining. Try sample as many sharing plates as possible as they’re all delicious. The blue cheese gnocchi is a must.
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Social Kitchen
40 Powderham StSomewhere you want to go with a large group for fine dining. Try sample as many sharing plates as possible as they’re all delicious. The blue cheese gnocchi is a must.
If it's sunny out this is the spot you want to be. The views aren't world class but eating great food, enjoying a drink and being out in the sun more than makes up for it.
The Rooftop Bar & Eatery
21 Ariki StreetIf it's sunny out this is the spot you want to be. The views aren't world class but eating great food, enjoying a drink and being out in the sun more than makes up for it.
Iona Dairy
204 Saint Aubyn StreetBiggest ice creams in town, great in summer and only a block away.
Sightseeing
A beautiful walkway that follows the New Plymouth coastline for 13km. Highlights along it are the wind wand, Fitzroy and East End
Beaches and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge. Access onto the walkway is only a 5 minute walk away.
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Coastal Walkway Foreshore
A beautiful walkway that follows the New Plymouth coastline for 13km. Highlights along it are the wind wand, Fitzroy and East End
Beaches and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge. Access onto the walkway is only a 5 minute walk away.
Great photo opportunity on a captivating bridge that frames the mountain perfectly on a clear day.
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Great photo opportunity on a captivating bridge that frames the mountain perfectly on a clear day.
A beautiful black sand beach, great for swimming and surfing in summer or just a stroll any time of the year
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Fitzroy Beach
A beautiful black sand beach, great for swimming and surfing in summer or just a stroll any time of the year
Paritutu Rock offers beautiful views of New Plymouth and the Taranaki region. It's a 20 minute walk/climb that offers those brave enough the best views in town.
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Paritutu Rock
Centennial DriveParitutu Rock offers beautiful views of New Plymouth and the Taranaki region. It's a 20 minute walk/climb that offers those brave enough the best views in town.
Beautiful photo opportunity and a lovely walking spot. There's also a fantastic mountain bike park next door.
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Lake Mangamahoe
Beautiful photo opportunity and a lovely walking spot. There's also a fantastic mountain bike park next door.
Taranaki Maunga is a must visit location if the weather is good when you're in New Plymouth. If you're not climbing to the summit there's the family friendly Goblin Forest, Dawson Falls or Wilkies Pools tracks. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous the Pouakai Tarns track offers one of the most photographed sights in Taranaki, it is a 4-5 hour return track (mentally prepare for a lot of stairs but 100% worth it)
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Mount Taranaki
Taranaki Maunga is a must visit location if the weather is good when you're in New Plymouth. If you're not climbing to the summit there's the family friendly Goblin Forest, Dawson Falls or Wilkies Pools tracks. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous the Pouakai Tarns track offers one of the most photographed sights in Taranaki, it is a 4-5 hour return track (mentally prepare for a lot of stairs but 100% worth it)
Surf Highway 45 is a beautiful drive along coastal Taranaki bight that passes through many small rural towns that have some great stops on offer. Most of the roads heading to the sea offer great views and some of the best surf breaks in NZ.
45 Surf Highway
45 Surf HighwaySurf Highway 45 is a beautiful drive along coastal Taranaki bight that passes through many small rural towns that have some great stops on offer. Most of the roads heading to the sea offer great views and some of the best surf breaks in NZ.
Beautiful inner city gardens that are definitely worth visiting to take a relaxing stroll.
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Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StBeautiful inner city gardens that are definitely worth visiting to take a relaxing stroll.
Worth a trip to see the exterior of the building alone! Inside are some captivating sculptures, art and inventions by Len Lye. Monicas Cafe next door is also worthy of a visit.
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Len Lye Centre
42 Queen StWorth a trip to see the exterior of the building alone! Inside are some captivating sculptures, art and inventions by Len Lye. Monicas Cafe next door is also worthy of a visit.
City/town information
Oakura is a really laid back surfer town with an amazing patrolled surf beach. Well worth a visit with for the beach alone but there are some funky little shops and great eateries.
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Oakura
Oakura is a really laid back surfer town with an amazing patrolled surf beach. Well worth a visit with for the beach alone but there are some funky little shops and great eateries.
Consejos para la ciudad
Qué empacar
New Plymouth is definitely an outdoors town.
Pack your bag planning to spend a fair bit of time outside but don't forget warm clothes and a jacket. You'll be wanting a good pair of walking shoes.
Cómo moverse
Public Transport isn't great
There are public busses but they don't run frequently or very far. Thankfully we're located a short walk to the CBD. It is highly recommended to travel with a personal vehicle to get the most of your experience in Taranaki