New Plymouth

Situated on the west coast of the North Island, New Plymouth is a modern city with wonderful urban amenities set against the backdrop of a stunning landscape that stretches from the Tasman Sea to Mt Taranaki.

With a lifestyle shaped by that landscape, there are significant groups of fishermen, sailors, swimmers, surfers, hikers and mountain-climbers in the district.

Also rich in culture, New Plymouth is home to Puke Ariki – a ground-breaking integrated museum, library and i-SITE – the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, widely known for its cutting edge contemporary art exhibitions, and events including WOMAD (World of Music Art and Dance) and the Taranaki Arts Festival.

New Plymouth District is one of the largest districts in New Zealand and covers an area of 232,400ha (2,324.26 square kilometres), stretching from the Mohakatino River in the north to the Hangatahua (Stony) River in the south, and inland as far as Tariki.

The district includes the city of New Plymouth, the towns of Waitara, Inglewood, Urenui, Okato, Bell Block and Oakura, and many other smaller rural communities.

New Plymouth city is about half way between Auckland and Wellington and only four and a half hours' drive from either city.

From the New Plymouth Airport there are direct air services several times a day to Auckland and Wellington, and connecting flights to most other New Zealand cities.

For more information about New Plymouth please visit the New Plymouth District Council website.

New Plymouth was designated an International Safe Community in 2005. A copy of the accreditation application is available here.