Puke Ariki, New Plymouth

Name: Puke Ariki
Address: New Plymouth, New Zealand

#14 among attractions in New Plymouth

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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. Its name, Māori for "hill of chiefs", is taken from the Māori village that formerly occupied the site. ()

Established: 1848 (176 years ago)Coordinates: 39°2'60"S, 174°4'19"E

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Puke Ariki – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miSE
Park, Historical place, Lake
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
29 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...
0.6 miS
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
16 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...
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Wind Wand, New Plymouth
11 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...
0.7 miSW
39°3'21"S • 174°3'43"E
Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, New Plymouth
17 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Swimming pool
1.2 miSE
Cemetery
Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth
32 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.
0.9 miS
Observatories and planetariums
New Plymouth Observatory, New Plymouth
23 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.
0.7 miSE
City hall
New Plymouth District, New Plymouth
18 min walk • 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.
0.7 miS
39°3'33"S • 174°4'5"E
Bowlarama, New Plymouth
18 min walk • Bowling alley
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth
16 min walk • New Plymouth Central is the central business district and central suburb of New Plymouth, in the Taranaki region of the western North Island of New Zealand.
1.2 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Event space, Concert hall
TSB Stadium, New Plymouth
32 min walk • TSB Stadium is an indoor stadium located adjacent to Pukekura Park in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, with main vehicle access off Coronation Avenue.

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Which popular attractions are close to Puke Ariki?

Nearby attractions include Wind Wand, New Plymouth (11 min walk), Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth (16 min walk), New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth (16 min walk), Bowlarama, New Plymouth (18 min walk).