New Zealand Taranaki New Plymouth

With an access to beaches and the towering Mt. Taranaki, this port city also boasts a couple of galleries and a friendly atmosphere.

Specked with 19C buildings and lined with bustling shops and cafes, the streets of New Plymouth offer a nice afternoon of exploring.

A well established contemporary art gallery, incorporating the Len Lye Center dedicated to the exhibition of the eponymous artist.

Walk along the beach, enjoying the wonderful landscape, the sea breeze in your hair, and the warm fine sand between your toes.

Climb up the Paritutu Rock, a trace of prehistoric volcanic activity, and enjoy spectacular views over the Sugar Loaf Islands.

Doubling as an information center and a library, this museum traces local history and heritage through diverse interactive exhibits.

A 10km trail running along the coast, lined with cultural landmarks, lagoons, parks, and great beaches.

A large park dating to the 19C, featuring many natural and man-made gems, including a fountain, a waterfall, a bridge, and others.

A nice family-oriented zoo with a variety of local and foreign animals and reptiles, as well as a colorful aviary.