Rugby World Cup 2011 Location: New Plymouth
Sitting beneath the snow-capped cone of Mount Taranaki, New Plymouth is Taranaki's largest centre and known for its beautiful parks, gardens and surf beaches. The region's award-winning gardens are especially lovely in September and October with their spring blooms, and there is a vibrant arts and café culture to enjoy off the field. New Plymouth will host three pool matches for the Rugby World Cup 2011 at Stadium Taranaki.
New Plymouth World Rugby Cup Matches
Find out what games New Plymouth is hosting at Stadium Taranaki
Top 5 New Plymouth Activities
- Explore the tranquil bush trails and gardens at Pukekura Park in the inner city
- Join the locals for a seaside stroll along the city's foreshore walkway
- Go bushwalking, climbing and exploring in Egmont National Park
- Have a splash at the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre
- Head out of town to enjoy the surf and sand at Oakura. While you're here, you can visit two of the region's gardens – Woodleigh (1403 Surf Highway 45), and Ngamamaku (1521 Surf Highway 45), both open by appointment
Day Trips
- Stratford & Mount Egmont National Park
Drive to Stratford (45min) and take a stroll in beautiful Te Popo Gardens, admire the town's Glockenspiel clock and visit the Pioneer Village. From here, you can explore New Zealand's oldest national park and enjoy the walking, cycling and climbing in and around Mount Taranaki
- Opunake
Drive south along Taranaki' scenic Surf Highway 45 (1hr) and catch the surf at Opunake. The town's crescent-shaped sandy beach is a favourite with surfers, swimmers, anglers and holiday makers. Plus, you can get adventurous with paintball, clay shooting, surfcasting and trout fishing at Actionaki
- Wanganui
Drive down to historic Wanganui (2hr 20min) and enjoy the cafés, galleries, art studios, and riverboat cruises or take a jetboat up the dramatic, bush-clad gorges of Whanganui River
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