Guidebook for Waitara
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walk by a bush surrounded lake - views of mount Taranaki during the day. In summer the "Festival of the Lights" is a fantastic evening out with free music (Mid Dec-31st Jan). 20min drive.
130 yerel halk öneriyor
Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StBeautiful walk by a bush surrounded lake - views of mount Taranaki during the day. In summer the "Festival of the Lights" is a fantastic evening out with free music (Mid Dec-31st Jan). 20min drive.
A great place to go for a walk in New Plymouth. You will probably have pay for parking if you start the walk in the Central city.
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Coastal Walkway Foreshore
A great place to go for a walk in New Plymouth. You will probably have pay for parking if you start the walk in the Central city.
Nearest Entrance Coastal Walk. You can start the walk at St Andrews Dr, Bell Block and walk/bike all the way into New Plymouth Puke Ariki - Central New Plymouth Drive is 12 mins - free parking.
Saint Andrews Drive
Saint Andrews DriveNearest Entrance Coastal Walk. You can start the walk at St Andrews Dr, Bell Block and walk/bike all the way into New Plymouth Puke Ariki - Central New Plymouth Drive is 12 mins - free parking.
The best place to start if you want to climb Mt Taranaki or go for a walk on one of the many shorter tracks lower down the mountain. 35 min drive. Google "North Egmont Area"
22 yerel halk öneriyor
North Egmont Visitor Centre
2679 Egmont RdThe best place to start if you want to climb Mt Taranaki or go for a walk on one of the many shorter tracks lower down the mountain. 35 min drive. Google "North Egmont Area"
Gilbert Road
Gilbert RoadStart of White Cliffs Walkway. Google for details details. 30 min drive north.
Fitzroy Beach
Nice Surf Beach lots of sand and more people.
A short steep walk up to a lookout overlooking New Plymouth. Not so good for people who suffer a fear of heights.
Paritutu
A short steep walk up to a lookout overlooking New Plymouth. Not so good for people who suffer a fear of heights.
Food Scene
Holmes Cafe
58 McLean StBest Local Cafe. 2 mins drive.
Best Takeaway Fish and Chips in Waitara. 2min drive or walk/bike to end of river walkway and cross road to find Janz Takeaway's. You can make a telephone order so you don't have to wait.
21 W Quay
Best Takeaway Fish and Chips in Waitara. 2min drive or walk/bike to end of river walkway and cross road to find Janz Takeaway's. You can make a telephone order so you don't have to wait.
If you want a cheap roast meal for 2 people we suggest you go to the Town and Country in Waitara and order one medium sized roast meal to takeout.This easily feeds 2 people for about six dollars each.
54 McLean St
54 McLean StreetIf you want a cheap roast meal for 2 people we suggest you go to the Town and Country in Waitara and order one medium sized roast meal to takeout.This easily feeds 2 people for about six dollars each.
Arguably the best coffee in New Plymouth. They roast their own beans
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Ozone Coffee Roasters
47 King StArguably the best coffee in New Plymouth. They roast their own beans
Federal Store
440 Devon St ENice Cafe in Fitzroy. 15 min drive
Good Food, great view of New Plymouth foreshore. Part of the Waterfront Hotel. On the more expensive end (mains $25-35. Central New Plymouth 20 min drive.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Salt Restaurant/Cafe & Bar
1 Egmont StGood Food, great view of New Plymouth foreshore. Part of the Waterfront Hotel. On the more expensive end (mains $25-35. Central New Plymouth 20 min drive.
Manou's waterfront café & restaurant is unique, rustic and fun. While you are at this end of the city you should also do the climb up Paratutu Rock if it is a nice day. 25 min drive
Manou's Waterfront Cafe & Restaurant
39 Ocean View ParadeManou's waterfront café & restaurant is unique, rustic and fun. While you are at this end of the city you should also do the climb up Paratutu Rock if it is a nice day. 25 min drive
Essentials
New World Waitara
42 Queen StBest local supermarket also sells alcohol.
Nearest Gym with good equipment. They will take casual one off people. 10 min drive.
Rampage Fitness North
13 Swans RdNearest Gym with good equipment. They will take casual one off people. 10 min drive.
Bin Inn Waitara
61 McLean StGood for health foods in Waitara Township
Local self service Laundry, you can also wash and dry clothes at our home although we do not have an electric dryer.
30 Queen St
30 Queen StreetLocal self service Laundry, you can also wash and dry clothes at our home although we do not have an electric dryer.
Getting Around
BP
Browne StreetNearest Petrol Station. 2 mins drive.
New Plymouth airport is just 10 minutes from our home. We can arrange to pick you up from the airport for a $10 fee.
New Plymouth Airport
New Plymouth airport is just 10 minutes from our home. We can arrange to pick you up from the airport for a $10 fee.
The Inter City Bus Stop, Naked Bus also stop here. We can come and pick you up from here most times if you text us when you arrive.
33 Queen St
33 Queen StreetThe Inter City Bus Stop, Naked Bus also stop here. We can come and pick you up from here most times if you text us when you arrive.
Arts & Culture
Museum and town entry to walkway. About a 20 min drive from here. You need to pay for parking in town. The Centre City Bus stop is here.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Puke Ariki Landing
12 Ariki StreetMuseum and town entry to walkway. About a 20 min drive from here. You need to pay for parking in town. The Centre City Bus stop is here.
Len Lye Merkezi
42 Queen StNew award winning modern art gallery
Entertainment & Activities
Local Golf Club. $10 dollars for 9 holes. We have some old clubs you can use if you don't mind carrying a bag.
Waitara Golf Club
64 Mouatt StLocal Golf Club. $10 dollars for 9 holes. We have some old clubs you can use if you don't mind carrying a bag.
The Fastest way to see the Coastal Walkway is to hire a bike. Wind Wanderers hire bikes in summer at the weekends from East End Reserve. We can also let you use our bikes for a small donation for maintainance.
Fitzroy Park
Nobs LineThe Fastest way to see the Coastal Walkway is to hire a bike. Wind Wanderers hire bikes in summer at the weekends from East End Reserve. We can also let you use our bikes for a small donation for maintainance.
Go horse trekking in the Taranaki high country. Ride well trained American Quarter horses. Google 'Adventure Horse Trekking Taranaki'. Mob 27 447 4549 30min drive North
227 Matapo Rd
227 Matapo RoadGo horse trekking in the Taranaki high country. Ride well trained American Quarter horses. Google 'Adventure Horse Trekking Taranaki'. Mob 27 447 4549 30min drive North
For those a bit more adventurous at heart, this is a scenic trip with fun easy Grade two rapids to navigate as you explore the lower Waitara River Google Canoe and Kayak Taranaki 06 751 2340
Bertrand Road
Bertrand RoadFor those a bit more adventurous at heart, this is a scenic trip with fun easy Grade two rapids to navigate as you explore the lower Waitara River Google Canoe and Kayak Taranaki 06 751 2340
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board or surf. The surf is sometimes better for learners at another beach. Call Chip at Beach St Surf Shop. 06 758 0400
Marine Park
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board or surf. The surf is sometimes better for learners at another beach. Call Chip at Beach St Surf Shop. 06 758 0400
Have a game of Tennis. Make a gold coin donation in the honesty box at the courts. We have 2 rackets you can use. The courts are around the back of the squash courts at the back of the property.
47 Browne St
Have a game of Tennis. Make a gold coin donation in the honesty box at the courts. We have 2 rackets you can use. The courts are around the back of the squash courts at the back of the property.
Sightseeing
Another entrance into the Coastal Walkway. 18 mins drive then you can walk South from here into the city or north back to the Bell Block entrance. Free parking. Wiseys surf spot 1 min down road.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Te Rewa Rewa Köprüsü
Another entrance into the Coastal Walkway. 18 mins drive then you can walk South from here into the city or north back to the Bell Block entrance. Free parking. Wiseys surf spot 1 min down road.