New Plymouth District, New Plymouth

Name: New Plymouth District
Address: New Plymouth, New Zealand

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The New Plymouth District is one of the districts of New Zealand within Taranaki. It includes the city of New Plymouth and smaller towns such as Inglewood, Ōakura and Waitara. ()

Alternative names: Area: 897.4 mi²Coordinates: 39°3'33"S, 174°4'37"E

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New Plymouth District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pukekura Park, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Wind Wand, Todd Energy Aquatic Centre.

0.4 miSE
Park, Historical place, Lake
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
11 min walk • Pukekura Park, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of New Plymouth, New Zealand, stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of natural beauty and meticulous landscaping. This 52-hectare park, established in 1876, is not only a sanctuary for native flora and fauna...
0.4 miW
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
10 min walk • The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, located in the coastal city of New Plymouth, New Zealand, stands as a beacon of contemporary art in the Pacific region. This cultural institution, renowned for its dedication to modern and contemporary art, has been engaging audiences...
~1860 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Wind Wand, New Plymouth
9 min walk • The Wind Wand, a kinetic sculpture that graces the coastal walkway of New Plymouth, New Zealand, is a striking landmark that captures the imagination of both locals and tourists alike. This tall, slender sculpture, reaching an impressive height of 48 meters, is the...
0.8 miW
39°3'21"S • 174°3'43"E
Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, New Plymouth
22 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Swimming pool
0.8 miE
Cemetery
Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth
21 min walk • Te Henui Cemetery, also known as New Plymouth Cemetery, is the oldest public cemetery in New Plymouth, New Zealand. It was first used in 1861. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the great mistake" for Te Hēnui.
0.7 miSE
39°4'8"S • 174°4'59"E
Brooklands Zoo, New Plymouth
19 min walk • Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
~1500 ftSW
Observatories and planetariums
New Plymouth Observatory, New Plymouth
8 min walk • New Plymouth Observatory was opened in 1920 and is situated on Marsland Hill, Robe Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, and is the home of the New Plymouth Astronomical Society. The Society opens the Observatory to the Public, Tuesday evenings. Winter hours are 7.30-9.00pm. Summer hours are 8.30-10.00pm. Group bookings by arrangement.
1.4 miNE
Church
Holy Trinity Church, New Plymouth
35 min walk • Holy Trinity Church in New Plymouth, New Zealand, is registered by Heritage New Zealand as a Category I structure.
0.7 miNW
Museum
Puke Ariki, New Plymouth
18 min walk • Puke Ariki is a combined museum and library at New Plymouth, New Zealand which opened in June 2003. It is an amalgamation of the New Plymouth Public Library and the Taranaki Museum.
0.5 miW
39°3'33"S • 174°4'5"E
Bowlarama, New Plymouth
13 min walk • Bowling alley
1 miSE
Church
Taranaki Cathedral, New Plymouth
27 min walk • The Taranaki Cathedral, the Church of St Mary, in New Plymouth, is the newest cathedral in the Anglican Communion: a parish church from 1842 to 2010, it was consecrated as a cathedral in the Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki on 6 March that year.

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Which popular attractions are close to New Plymouth District?

Nearby attractions include New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth (7 min walk), New Plymouth Observatory, New Plymouth (8 min walk), Wind Wand, New Plymouth (9 min walk), Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth (10 min walk).