New Plymouth, a town of approximately 50,000 people on the North Island's West Coast, is somewhat unique in that it is a coastal town with a mountain within one hour's drive away. This makes it something of a Mecca for both winter and summer enthusiasts where you can snowboard, ski, water ski and surf all in the same day.

Popular Activities within the Region: Surfing Windsurfing Swimming Ski/Snowboarding Mountain Climbing Dam Drop Sledge/Kayak Sky Diving Horse Trekking Cycling/Mountain Biking Quad Biking Fishing Kayaking

Popular Attractions within the Region: Mt Taranaki Pukekura Park Waimangu Volcanic Valley Scenic Flights Tramping/Walking Brooklands Park Taranaki Museum Port Taranaki National Park Puke Ariki

New Plymouth is centrally situated between Wellington and Auckland and while out on the West Coast is well worth a visit for the uniqueness of the combination of the mountains and the sea.
Within 2 - 3 hours: Wanganui.

Backpacker Accommodation Providers in New Plymouth

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Central City Lodge New Plymouth Ph: 64 7 758 0473 Egmont Eco Lodge New Plymouth Ph: 64 6 753 5720 Shoestring Backpackers New Plymouth Ph: 64 6 758 0404 Wave Haven Backpackers Oakura Taranaki Ph: 64 6 752 7800

EcoInn New Plymouth Ph: 64 6 752 2765 Mokau Palmhouse Backpackers New Plymouth Ph: 64 6 752 9081 Sunflower Lodge New Plymouth Ph: 64 6 759 0050 Wheatly Downs Farm Backpackers New Plymouth Ph: 64 6 278 6523