Quest New Plymouth is located on the doorstep of New Plymouth's cultural and entertainment centre.
Quest New Plymouth’s prime location in the city centre means just a stroll to shops, Al fresco cafes, restaurants, bars, markets and food halls.
While you are here make sure you check out the following iconic Taranaki attractions...
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Chaddy's Charters
Cruise around the Sugar Loaf Islands on an old English lifeboat with Chaddy and take in some breathtaking views of Mount Egmont and New Plymouth. Watch the seals swimming and lazing on the rocks or relax with some fishing. Located on Ocean View Parade.
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Forgotten World Highway 43
Drive the highway in less than three hours, or take your time to explore the fusion of nature with man… riverboat landing sites, road tunnels, disused coal mines, mills, brick kilns and sleeping villages instilled with the character of yesteryear.
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Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
No trip to New Plymouth is complete without a visit to the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Regarded as New Zealand’s leading contemporary art museum, it's home to the collection of celebrated modern artist Len Lye. Located on Queen Street, just a short walk from Quest New Plymouth.
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Mount Taranaki
The pride and joy of Taranaki accommodates the needs of the adventurous as well as the reserved with gentle short walks and multiple day hikes. Get to the Mountain House for a coffee or Dawson Falls from Stratford.
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New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
This award-winning walkway gives visitors a close-up experience of the Tasman Sea. Walkers, runners, cyclists and skaters can travel its 7km length from the mouth of the Waiwhakaiho River in the east to Ngamotu Beach in the west, passing in front of the city’s CBD along the way.
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Oakura Beach
This is one of Taranaki’s most popular beaches, with an adjoining
seaside town. Home of Oakura Boardriders Club and the world’s
biggest surfboard. Take the family our for a day at the Beach.
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Paritutu Rock
Located between the port and Back Beach, Paritutu Rock is hard to miss. Only a 10 minute drive away or a 45 minute walk. The climb is only 10 – 20 minutes depending on your fitness level. Good sturdy footwear is recommended as you will be climbing a steep rock face from half way up.
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Puke Ariki
The treasure trove of Taranaki’s history and culture, Puke Ariki is a world-class knowledge centre where library, museum and visitor information are combined to tell the stories of Taranaki - past, present and future. Located on Ariki Street, just a few minutes’ walk from Quest New Plymouth.
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Pukeiti Rhododendron Gardens
Pukeiti is New Zealand’s internationally recognised premier rhododendron garden and is one of Taranaki’s most visited attractions. Established in 1951 from rough, cut-over scrubland by the Pukeiti Trust, it has overseen the 20-hectare garden development alongside the restoration of 340 hectares of rainforest.
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Pukekura Park
Stretching along a river valley from the centre of New Plymouth to near the city’s southern boundary, Pukekura Park combines formal gardens with walks through native bush. Visitors to the park can enjoy the internationally regarded Fernery and Display Houses, visit Brooklands Zoo.
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Taranaki Adventure Tours
Taranaki's best value tours, with the most attractions for your dollar. Tours are fun, good value and hands-on and Gavin and Veronika will show you places that the tour buses don't.
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Tawhiti Museum
If you’re after a taste of Kiwi-style ‘Madame Tussauds’, Tawhiti Museum in Hawera is the place to visit. Widely acclaimed as the best private museum in New Zealand, the iconic complex is the work of talented local artist Nigel Ogle, who designs and builds life-size exhibits and scale models to capture the past in a set of super displays.
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Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
A Must-Do experience for the family. Take a ride down the kamikaze or the two twisty hydro slides. Flip yourself off the diving board or take a swim in the indoor wave pool.
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Wind Wanderer Bikes
Wind Wanderers – A fun way to enjoy the coastal Walkway. Wind Wanderers are four-seated, pedal-powered bikes (or buggies). They are great for families, friends, couples and kids to enjoy the breathtaking ocean views of New Plymouth’s coastal walkway in a relaxed, fun and safe manner
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