Gemma & Chris' guidebook to Ngāmotu (New Plymouth)

Gemma
Gemma & Chris' guidebook to Ngāmotu (New Plymouth)

Food scene

Cosy little wine and cocktail bar in Fitzroy village - delicious and a warm welcome every time.
Vin bar
558 Devon Street East
Cosy little wine and cocktail bar in Fitzroy village - delicious and a warm welcome every time.
Delicious pizza place in nearby neighbourhood of Bell Block.
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Pekaren
25 Bell Block Ct
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Delicious pizza place in nearby neighbourhood of Bell Block.
Neat little brewery down town - all the beers have a local story and are award winning! The menu is crafted by a local award winning chef too. This place is our favourite and it's not to be missed whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or not.
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Shining Peak Brewing
59 Gill St
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Neat little brewery down town - all the beers have a local story and are award winning! The menu is crafted by a local award winning chef too. This place is our favourite and it's not to be missed whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or not.
Delicious eats and cocktails! In the historic White Hart Hotel, Snug Lounge shares a courtyard with Ms White's pizzeria, Itch Wine Bar and Public Catering (yummmmy donuts!)
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Snug Lounge
124 Devon St W
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Delicious eats and cocktails! In the historic White Hart Hotel, Snug Lounge shares a courtyard with Ms White's pizzeria, Itch Wine Bar and Public Catering (yummmmy donuts!)
In the historic White Hart Hotel you'll find Snug Lounge, Ms White's pizzeria, Itch Wine Bar and Public Catering.
West End Precinct
47 Queen St
In the historic White Hart Hotel you'll find Snug Lounge, Ms White's pizzeria, Itch Wine Bar and Public Catering.
Delicious bakery in Fitzroy Village nearby.
Piccolo Morso Bakery and Milkbar
573 Devon St E
Delicious bakery in Fitzroy Village nearby.
Bleached Coffee & Company
109 Devon St W
Open on Saturdays only til about 12noon so get in quick on that day - a cool building with street art too.
Escape Coffee Roasters
15 Liardet St
Open on Saturdays only til about 12noon so get in quick on that day - a cool building with street art too.
Delicious burgers! Alongside a number of other yummy food trucks in the up and coming Liardet Street Projects space - next to Escape Coffee (who run Rinsed Coffee in the food truck space too)
Gamma Ray's
21 Liardet St
Delicious burgers! Alongside a number of other yummy food trucks in the up and coming Liardet Street Projects space - next to Escape Coffee (who run Rinsed Coffee in the food truck space too)
On Thursday nights they have live jazz - a good spot close by for a pint and a hearty meal.
The Fitz Restaurant & Bar
601 Devon St E
On Thursday nights they have live jazz - a good spot close by for a pint and a hearty meal.
Opened in December 2021 - this place is epic and close by. It has Good George brews and a menu to die for.
Ember Bar & Restaurant
544 Devon Street East
Opened in December 2021 - this place is epic and close by. It has Good George brews and a menu to die for.
The cutest little hole in the wall coffee shop!
Antidote coffee
95 Devon Street West
The cutest little hole in the wall coffee shop!
Vegan goodies!
Wild Pear Kitchen
178 Devon Street East
Vegan goodies!

Sightseeing

Our favourite place for a coffee/drink and snack while watching the waves roll in.
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The Kiosk - Fitzroy Beach
Beach Street
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Our favourite place for a coffee/drink and snack while watching the waves roll in.
Walking or biking distance from our place, or drive in park up and start here for a walk along the beautiful Coastal Walkway.
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
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Walking or biking distance from our place, or drive in park up and start here for a walk along the beautiful Coastal Walkway.
Pizza and beverages by the beach! What more do you need - often have music on a Sunday afternoon in the summer time. Near the end of the Te Henui walkway which is a beautiful walkway that winds along Te Henui stream. *Only open in the summer.
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Paris Plage
2 Nobs Line
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Pizza and beverages by the beach! What more do you need - often have music on a Sunday afternoon in the summer time. Near the end of the Te Henui walkway which is a beautiful walkway that winds along Te Henui stream. *Only open in the summer.
Words can't really explain the magic that is Pukekura Park - we're very lucky to have this park in central New Plymouth. If visiting in January, the famous Festival of Lights are a must see!
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푸케쿠라 공원
10 Fillis St
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Words can't really explain the magic that is Pukekura Park - we're very lucky to have this park in central New Plymouth. If visiting in January, the famous Festival of Lights are a must see!
Whether there is a concert on or not, the Bowl is a definite must see - bordering Pukekura Park you can spend a good few hours wandering the parks and gardens. If travelling with little ones, they'll enjoy the Brooklands Zoo at the top of the Bowl.
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TSB Bowl of BROOKLANDS
Brooklands Park Drive
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Whether there is a concert on or not, the Bowl is a definite must see - bordering Pukekura Park you can spend a good few hours wandering the parks and gardens. If travelling with little ones, they'll enjoy the Brooklands Zoo at the top of the Bowl.
For car enthusiasts and a fun family day out! Beautiful country side views on a good day.
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Hillsborough Car Museum and Mini Golf (putt putt)
683 Egmont Rd
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For car enthusiasts and a fun family day out! Beautiful country side views on a good day.
Not a visit to Ngāmotu (New Plymouth) if you don't see the Wind Wand!
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The Wind Wand
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Not a visit to Ngāmotu (New Plymouth) if you don't see the Wind Wand!

Shopping

Gorgeous homeware store - they have coffee too!
Home Love & Mette K
1 Clemow Rd
Gorgeous homeware store - they have coffee too!
Surf shop downtown, in the same building as Bleached Coffee - enjoy a delicious hot drink and browse the goods.
Crystal Cylinder
109 Devon St W
Surf shop downtown, in the same building as Bleached Coffee - enjoy a delicious hot drink and browse the goods.
Close by shopping centre with Briscoes, Mitre10 Mega, Rebel Sport, Warehouse Stationery, Countdown, Chemist and more.
The Valley Mega Centre
Close by shopping centre with Briscoes, Mitre10 Mega, Rebel Sport, Warehouse Stationery, Countdown, Chemist and more.
Everything you need for taking on the elements of Taranaki's Surf Highway 45! Just down the road, in Fitzroy Village on the way to the beach.
Beach Street Surf Shop
39 Beach Street
Everything you need for taking on the elements of Taranaki's Surf Highway 45! Just down the road, in Fitzroy Village on the way to the beach.
For all your music loving needs!
Vinyl Countdown
109 Devon St W
For all your music loving needs!
Clothes, art, jewellery and more. A cute little shop in the heart of Fitzroy village.
JAK&CO NEW PLYMOUTH
562 Devon Street East
Clothes, art, jewellery and more. A cute little shop in the heart of Fitzroy village.
Homeware store with loads of delights
Mee O Mi
548 Devon Street East
Homeware store with loads of delights
Our fave vintage shop with everything mid-century - the owner is lovely and she has a very cute doggo too.
Mid Century Found
62 Govett Avenue
Our fave vintage shop with everything mid-century - the owner is lovely and she has a very cute doggo too.