New Plymouth waterfront

New Plymouth & Mount Taranaki, New Zealand

Home to the Devon Hotel and Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront, along the award-winning Coastal Walkway.

Places in New Plymouth waterfront

Salt Restaurant An award-winning restaurant in the Millennium Hotel.
Shining Peak Brewery An award-winning brewery and dining option in the city centre.
Meat & Liquor Steakhouse bar An award-winning steakhouse and bar in the city centre.

Best time to visit: December to March (New Zealand summer), for the clearest views of Mount Taranaki and the best conditions along the Coastal Walkway.
Getting around: The Coastal Walkway runs along New Plymouth's waterfront, connecting the CBD, Pukekura Park, and nearby hotels like Novotel New Plymouth, while Stratford Mountain House offers direct access to hiking trails inside Egmont National Park at the base of Mount Taranaki.
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Language: English and te reo Māori (both official).
Timezone: NZST (UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer)
Current trends: New Plymouth's reputation as New Zealand's 'forgotten gem' continues to draw visitors seeking Mount Taranaki's photogenic silhouette without the crowds of more famous NZ destinations, with the award-winning Coastal Walkway remaining the region's signature attraction, while the dining scene, from Salt Restaurant's Millennium Hotel setting to Social Kitchen's ridgeline views and Begin Distilling's craft gin experiences, reflects a growing food-and-arts identity for the city.

City centre (Govett-Brewster Art Gallery area) — Home to King and Queen Hotel Suites, across from the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and next to many excellent restaurants.
Egmont National Park / Mount Taranaki base — Home to Stratford Mountain House, with hiking trails starting from its door.