Food Scene
Tawa Glen Cafe
452 Mountain RdTawa Glen is the nearest cafe/coffee shop to Milkwood
Based at Puke Ariki. Fantastic food.
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Arborio Restaurant, Cafe & Terrace Bar
65 Saint Aubyn StreetBased at Puke Ariki. Fantastic food.
Great coffee and cakes. Must try, if you like mushrooms you will love the balsamic mushrooms - divine! Approximately 10 minute drive.
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The Hub Jazz Cafe
558 Devon St EGreat coffee and cakes. Must try, if you like mushrooms you will love the balsamic mushrooms - divine! Approximately 10 minute drive.
If you like sushi this is the place to go, superb sushi. Doesn't provide seating, but great to takeaway. Not open at weekends or in the evenings. Approximately 20 minute drive.
Takasago Sushi
180 Devon St EIf you like sushi this is the place to go, superb sushi. Doesn't provide seating, but great to takeaway. Not open at weekends or in the evenings. Approximately 20 minute drive.
Parks & Nature
Mount Taranaki
Absolutely awesome place to visit.
This is just the most beautiful park to see. It also hosts the famous "Bowl of Brooklands" were many famous artists have held concerts. It has "tea house" by the lake were you can enjoy cake & coffee or a light meal. During December & January you can visit at night to see the amazing "Festival of Lights"
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Pukekura Park
10 Fillis StThis is just the most beautiful park to see. It also hosts the famous "Bowl of Brooklands" were many famous artists have held concerts. It has "tea house" by the lake were you can enjoy cake & coffee or a light meal. During December & January you can visit at night to see the amazing "Festival of Lights"
At Lake Mangamahoe on a fine day you will get the most awesome views of Mount Taranaki. The lake also hosts wildlife and there is a lovely walk that can be done around the lake which takes approximately 1 hour.
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Lake Mangamahoe
At Lake Mangamahoe on a fine day you will get the most awesome views of Mount Taranaki. The lake also hosts wildlife and there is a lovely walk that can be done around the lake which takes approximately 1 hour.
Based on New Plymouth's coastal walkway and is a unique bridge. Views are stunning.
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Based on New Plymouth's coastal walkway and is a unique bridge. Views are stunning.
Absolutely amazing walkway here in New Plymouth. You can walk from the Port to Bell Block and see some stunning views on the way.
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Coastal Walkway Foreshore
Absolutely amazing walkway here in New Plymouth. You can walk from the Port to Bell Block and see some stunning views on the way.
Sightseeing
Dawson Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in New Zealand
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Dawson Falls
Dawson Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in New Zealand
Essentials
Lepperton Store is based in the village of Lepperton. It is excellent for essentials that may have been forgotten.
Lepperton Store
534 Richmond RdLepperton Store is based in the village of Lepperton. It is excellent for essentials that may have been forgotten.
Great store for grocery items. Approximately 10 minutes away.
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Countdown The Valley
1 Vickers RdGreat store for grocery items. Approximately 10 minutes away.
Excellent grocery store. Approximately 10 minutes away.
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New World Waitara
42 Queen StExcellent grocery store. Approximately 10 minutes away.
TSB
19 Bell Block Ct Closest bank
Shopping
Great shopping centre, good place to go on a rainy day. Approximately 20 minute drive.
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Centre City Shopping Centre
11 Gill StGreat shopping centre, good place to go on a rainy day. Approximately 20 minute drive.
Great for shopping, Good selection of high street stores. Approximately 10 minute drive.
The Valley Mega Centre
Great for shopping, Good selection of high street stores. Approximately 10 minute drive.
Has lots various items to buy, clothing, toys. home wares, food, gardening and lots more.
Bell Block station
Has lots various items to buy, clothing, toys. home wares, food, gardening and lots more.
Arts & Culture
Iconic Art Gallery. Approximately 20 minute drive.
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I-Centre Len Lye
42 Queen StIconic Art Gallery. Approximately 20 minute drive.
Puke Ariki is a fantastic museum about Taranaki life. It is also a great education centre, and is home to New Plymouth Information Centre.
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Puke Ariki
1 Ariki StPuke Ariki is a fantastic museum about Taranaki life. It is also a great education centre, and is home to New Plymouth Information Centre.
Absolutely recommend 100% Pioneer Village has some amazing old buildings. This village really does take you back in time. Approximately 30 minutes drive.
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Taranaki Pioneer Village
3912 Mountain RdAbsolutely recommend 100% Pioneer Village has some amazing old buildings. This village really does take you back in time. Approximately 30 minutes drive.
This Museum is absolutely steeped in history. A must see for any visitor to Taranaki. Approximately 55 minute drive.
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Tawhiti Museum
401 Ohangai RdThis Museum is absolutely steeped in history. A must see for any visitor to Taranaki. Approximately 55 minute drive.
Entertainment & Activities
Great aquatic centre and open air pool.
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Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
8-16 Tisch AveGreat aquatic centre and open air pool.
Methanex Bell Block Aquatic Centre
10 Murray StClosest swimming pool to Milkwood
Waitara Pool
1 Leslie StOutdoor pool, opens during summer months only.
Event Cinemas New Plymouth
125 Devon St EOnly movie theatre in New Plymouth
Great theatre that has hosted lots of local talent, plays and many famous artists.
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TSB Showplace
92-100 Devon St WGreat theatre that has hosted lots of local talent, plays and many famous artists.