Location: New Plymouth
Top Things to do in New Plymouth
The 9 Best Fun Activities & Games in New Plymouth, North Island
Botanical gardens, coastal walkways, golf courses peppered with sheep—what’s not to love about New Plymouth? The New Zealand city is an ideal spot for laid-back leisure. Explore the postcard perfect landscape of the beaches, parks and stone cottages. For more of a challenge, a climb up Paritutu Rock will leave you breathless but humbled by the surrounding beauty.
Restaurants in New Plymouth
1. Taranaki Cycle Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Cycle Park includes: Pump Track, Skills area, Learners Pad, Mini Road circuit with traffic lights 1.75 km closed Road circuit 333 metre Velodrome.
Reviewed By 368SarahB368 - Wellington, New Zealand
Really well done with road signs and traffic lights! Great fun for kids. Some bench seating to have food etc too.
2. Escape Masters New Plymouth
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
We offer a wide variety of escape rooms, outdoor and VR games at 5 different locations across New Zealand. We also design and run pop-up games at your chosen location.
Reviewed By joysie93 - Palmerston North, New Zealand
Really want to thank Dana and the team. First time to New Plymouth and first escape room. Dana was amazing, not only was she a great host, she was also so kind as to have a chat about our plans and was happy to offer recommendations for other activities and places to eat etc which we took her up on (all her suggestions were great haha). We did the Train room, was great to learn a bit of history prior and the room itself was amazing. Challenging puzzles but super fun and staff were so helpful when needed. This definitely exceeded my expectations and can't wait to come back and do more rooms. Highly recommend.
3. Bowlarama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By teresal985 - Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand
We came to N.P with 2 teen boys for a concert and chose to pass some time here. Lots of fun for both teens and adults. Plenty to do and good family environment.
4. Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Todd Energy Aquatic Centre is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and fitness complex centrally located in New Plymouth. Adjacent to the Coastal Walkway, with access off Tisch Avenue, the centre is great for the whole family! Enjoy the wave pool, hydroslides, sauna, spa, fitness centre and other facilities all year round at the aquatic centre.
Reviewed By Pocahontas12 - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Went here with kids (5 & 7) over Christmas holiday period. A great facility, which the kids loved. We spent about 95% of the time in indoor pools. Olympic length outdoor pool available if you need it and nicely kept. Excellent variety of pools and activities inside. Definitely recommend getting pass to family changing area if eligible.
5. Chipmunks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Funtastic Indoor playland and cafe. Play date, coffee group, parties. Great under 5 's Area, coffee & cafe menu Perfect for children 1 - 11yrs. Vertical rush inflatable slide, Ball Blasta & Ball Pit. Lots to keep the children entertained.
6. Hillsborough Mount Panorama Mini Putt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Please note that our opening hours are seasonal. Please check our website or Facebook page for up to date opening hours. Test your golf skills on our Mini putt Golf course based on the layout of the famous Mount Panorama track at Bathurst. The 18 hole Mini Putt is newly opened to the public and presents as a challenge to even the most experienced golfers. Ice creams, hot and cold drinks are available to purchase at the kiosk.
Reviewed By insertnamehere26 - New Plymouth, New Zealand
We really enjoyed our visit and can’t wait to return when the luge is up and running. Such a treat to find a great place to visit with family in Taranaki, and in what looked like the middle of nowhere! Highly recommend this place to others.
7. Decipher Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Decipher escape rooms are a fun interactive game where you and up to three friends work together to decipher a number of riddles and puzzles using clues found throughout the room all while racing against the clock. This is perfect for everyone-families, friends or co-workers who want to work as a team and have fun. Decipher is the only escape room in Taranaki located in the heart of New Plymouth.
Reviewed By Skinner81230847
Accommodating staff, very friendly and flexible with hours etc.. highly recommend for some family fun!!
8. Naki Nitro Indoor Karting Ltd
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
9. Decipher Escape Rooms
Time for Adventure! Can you escape? Four rooms to choose from: Zombie Escape, Bomb Squad, Outbreak, and Artificial Intelligence. Decipher isn't just unlocking locks... Our rooms have custom video games, videos, and advanced control systems for your entertainment! Activate the airlock, analyze the bomb, stop the zombies! Let's see if your team has what it takes!!
