New Plymouth City Ward

Parks und Natur in New Plymouth City Ward

Parks & Nature in New Plymouth

New Plymouth's green spaces center around the 52-hectare Pukekura Park, a Garden of National Significance known for its Victorian cricket oval and the TSB Festival of Lights. The city’s network includes the 12.7-kilometer Coastal Walkway, heritage estates like the Arts and Crafts-style Tupare Garden, and specialized botanical sites such as Woodleigh Nursery. These spaces offer a mix of native bush trails along the Huatoki Stream, manicured gardens, and coastal recreation areas with views of the Tasman Sea.

Parks & Nature in New Plymouth — Karte

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Pukekura Park

A 52-hectare Garden of National Significance featuring a Victorian-style cricket oval, display houses, and the TSB Bowl of Brooklands. It hosts the annual Festival of Lights and contains diverse botanical collections including ferns and orchids.

B

Tupare Garden

An 8-hectare landscape garden developed in the 1930s by Sir Russell Matthews. It features an Arts and Crafts-style house designed by James Chapman-Taylor, alongside terraced gardens and views of the Waiwhakaiho River.

C

Coastal walkway Foreshore

A 12.7-kilometer paved pathway spanning the city's coastline from Ngamotu Beach to Hickford Park. The route features the Len Lye Wind Wand sculpture and the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

D

Brooklands Park

Adjacent to Pukekura Park, this area contains the Bowl of Brooklands outdoor amphitheater, a children's zoo, and the Gables—the oldest building in New Plymouth, dating back to 1848.

E

St Andrews Garden

A public garden featuring mature trees, flower beds, and seating areas located near the city center and the Coastal Walkway.

F

Kawaroa Park

A coastal recreation area featuring a large playground, the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre, and squash courts, with direct access to the Coastal Walkway.

G

Huatoki Domain

A natural bush reserve following the Huatoki Stream, offering walking tracks through native forest that connect the city center to the suburb of Vogeltown.

H

Woodleigh Nursery

A specialist plant nursery and garden known for its extensive collection of hydrangeas and vireya rhododendrons.

I

Hickford Park

The eastern terminus of the Coastal Walkway, featuring a cycle velodrome, sports fields, and access to the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

J

Vogeltown Park

A local recreation ground primarily used for rugby and cricket, featuring open green spaces and sports facilities.