Title: Coastal Walkway in Taranaki | Expedia.co.uk [Coastal Walkway Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Coastal-Walkway-Hotels.0-l553248621532610677-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Taranaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Taranaki.d6047979.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Taranaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Taranaki.d6047979.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Coastal Walkway Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Coastal-Walkway.d553248621532610677.Car-Hire-Guide)[Taranaki Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Taranaki.d6047979.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Coastal Walkway ![New Plymouth featuring a bay or harbour and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610677/6378b9bf-ea89-4765-962c-280080ca69f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Plymouth which includes cycling and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610677/7bd0600c-a935-41a7-8851-76f3b9335231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Plymouth which includes a bay or harbour and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610677/9648d62d-c8eb-451e-ba62-e806eff2564e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Plymouth showing rugged coastline and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610677/15dca4b5-1414-4350-946b-d5344f2b86ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coastal Walkway which includes a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610677/59e0ac33-5e84-4bf6-aae6-3559cb18d2e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Coastal Walkway Activities --- --- #### Follow this extremely scenic promenade from city to sea and make the most of the diverse scenery, playgrounds and swimming beaches along the way. The Coastal Walkway offers unequalled views of Taranaki’s snow-capped volcano, beautiful beaches, lush parklands and offshore rocky islands dotted with dozing seals. This 8-mile (13-kilometer) long oceanfront trail shows the best of New Plymouth. Since its completion in 2003 the Coastal Walkway has been a favorite with the locals, who come here to walk their dogs, get fit or simply catch the cool ocean breezes. Whether you walk, jog, cycle or roll along on your in-line skates, you’ll never get bored of New Plymouth’s award-winning promenade. Head south along the oceanfront from Pioneer Park at Port Taranaki to the city center. Aim for the bright red Wind Wand, a unique local landmark that reaches for the skies. Stroll out onto the small piers that jut out into the ocean from the seawall at regular intervals for superb coastal views. After leaving the residential and shopping streets of central New Plymouth behind, you’ll come across three excellent swimming beaches. Watch the wave action in winter or wade in for a refreshing swim in summer. Eat your packed lunch at one of the picnic tables at the East End playground or grab a coffee from a pop-up café with ocean views. You’ll pass the caravan park, pool and playground of Fitzroy before reaching the Waiwhakaiho River mouth. You have now arrived in the Te Rewa Rewa Reserve. Admire the whale-skeleton design of the suspension bridge with the snow-capped cone of the Taranaki volcano as the backdrop. If you are on your bike, challenge yourself to do a few speedy laps of the Taranaki Cycle Park across the river. Take the small detour to the Waipu Lagoons and head west for Hickford Park in Bell Block. Many walkers turn back once they reach this small township, some 4 miles (7 kilometers) east of the New Plymouth City center. If you have some energy left, complete the trail to Bell Block Beach through rolling farmlands. Combine the trail with the Te Henui and Huatoki walkways, two connecting routes, to see the best of New Plymouth on foot or by bicycle. For those who are less able, mobility scooters are available at the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre at the start of the trail. It’s free for half a day if you sign in and leave a bond. ### Popular places to visit ![Wind Wand featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111848/c0d92c27-4e77-4c9c-9719-5bd6975008ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wind Wand Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wind-Wand-New-Plymouth-CBD.d6111848.Attraction) ![Puke Ariki showing modern architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111852/23836705-1936-4a76-9d45-a475d03d640a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puke Ariki Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puke-Ariki-New-Plymouth-CBD.d6111852.Attraction) ![Govett-Brewster Art Gallery which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111850/3c8e75bc-42bb-4878-bc22-45f7277673c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Pukekura-Park-Welbourn.d6111858.Attraction) ![Fitzroy Beach showing a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321350/3b9136ae-22d3-4c6a-a595-8f6fd21b5c46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fitzroy Beach This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve. 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