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 EastCosy little wine and cocktail bar in Fitzroy village - delicious and a warm welcome every time.
Pekaren
25 Bell Block CtDelicious 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 StNeat 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 WDelicious 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 StIn the historic White Hart Hotel you'll find Snug Lounge, Ms White's pizzeria, Itch Wine Bar and Public Catering.
Piccolo Morso Bakery and Milkbar
573 Devon St EDelicious bakery in Fitzroy Village nearby.
Bleached Coffee & Company
109 Devon St WOpen 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 StOpen 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 StDelicious 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 EOn 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 EastOpened in December 2021 - this place is epic and close by. It has Good George brews and a menu to die for.
Antidote coffee
95 Devon Street WestThe cutest little hole in the wall coffee shop!
Wild Pear Kitchen
178 Devon Street EastVegan 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 StreetOur 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
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 LinePizza 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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Parco Pukekura
10 Fillis StWords 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 DriveWhether 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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Museo dell'automobile e Mini Golf (putt putt) di Hillsborough
683 Egmont RdFor 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
Not a visit to Ngāmotu (New Plymouth) if you don't see the Wind Wand!
Shopping
Home Love & Mette K
1 Clemow RdGorgeous 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 WSurf 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 StreetEverything 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.
Vinyl Countdown
109 Devon St WFor 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 EastClothes, art, jewellery and more. A cute little shop in the heart of Fitzroy village.
Mee O Mi
548 Devon Street EastHomeware 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 AvenueOur fave vintage shop with everything mid-century - the owner is lovely and she has a very cute doggo too.