🇳🇿 New Plymouth Travel Guide | Where to Eat & Explore

Three days and two nights are just right to experience New Plymouth—unless you're chasing that elusive Mt. Taranaki view (pray for good weather! ☀️). 🌿 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Tupare Garden Hydrangea paradise on the hillside—serene & photogenic! (20 mins from downtown). 2️⃣ Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (Fishbone Bridge) Iconic for a reason—frame Mt. Taranaki through its arches! 3️⃣ Mothers and Daughters Sculpture + Tasman Prospect Park Stroll the Coastal Walkway for ocean breezes and art. 4️⃣ Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Mirror-walled contemporary art hub. Ticket: $15 (Adults) / $10 (Students)—unlimited entry for 24hrs! 5️⃣ Three Sisters & Elephant Rock Go at low tide! Wear grip-ready shoes—it’s muddy, slippery, and you’ll get wet feet. P.S. The lookout (p12) offers the best panoramic views! 6️⃣ Puke Ariki Museum Free entry! (Open 10AM–5PM). 🍽️ Food Recs 🥧 Piccolo Morso Bakery Big, flaky pies for $6.80 (Auckland charges $9+!). Skip the sweets—savory wins here. 🍛 Siam Thai Fusion Cuisine Must-try: Seafood Tom Yum Soup (salty—pair with rice!) Pork Spare Ribs ("black pepper" but sweet—succulent!) Choo Chee Red Curry with Duck (tender, generous meat!) Roti Wrap (crispy, non-greasy "scallion pancake" vibes). Skip: Pad Thai (meh). #NZSummer #NewPlymouthEats #ArtAndNature #FishboneBridge #TravelNZ #SouthPacificVibes