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Taranaki was named the Second Best Region in the World to Visit by Lonely Planet in their Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2017. Tucked away on the West Coast of the North Island, many call Taranaki “New Zealand's secret paradise”. A place where nature, art and food complement each other to create the perfect conditions for your conference. It’s definitely worth the detour!
New Plymouth is the home of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and The Len Lye Centre, New Zealand's only gallery dedicated to contemporary art.
From huge concerts at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands to intimate exhibitions and races around our magnificent mountain, there is something for everyone.
New Plymouth with is west coast beaches open to the Tasman Sea is a feature of the region which the Taranaki community has embraced. From the Coastal Walkway to surf beaches you must visit this awesome coastline.
Mount Taranaki is an ever-present part of the landscape and home to more than 200km of walking and hiking trails, a ski field and cafes.
There’s good coffee everywhere in New Plymouth so you won’t have to look far...
