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9 Instagram spots around New Plymouth
New Plymouth has coastal art, gardens and views towards Taranaki Maunga. Several forest and lake stops lie outside the city.
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
The curved ribs of Te Rewa Rewa Bridge are part of the Coastal Walkway. From the shared path, line up the arches with Taranaki Maunga when the mountain is visible. Keep the route clear for others.
Search Google MapsWind Wand
Len Lye’s Wind Wand rises beside the Coastal Walkway at Tasman Prospect. Step back on the promenade to include its slender shape against the sky. Avoid the seaward edge in rough conditions.
Search Google MapsLen Lye Centre
The Len Lye Centre has a curved, reflective steel façade on Queen Street. Photograph the changing reflections from the public footpath and leave space for pedestrians.
Search Google MapsPoet’s Bridge
Poet’s Bridge crosses the water in Pukekura Park. From an open lakeside path, frame the bridge with the surrounding trees. Follow signs around any work areas.
Search Google MapsTe Henui Walkway
The Te Henui Walkway follows the stream between East End Reserve and Merrilands. Look for a section where the path and trees frame the water, and stay on the formed route.
Search Google MapsTūpare garden
The garden at Tūpare surrounds a Chapman-Taylor house on the outskirts of New Plymouth. Use the garden paths to frame the house through foliage. House tours follow a seasonal schedule.
Search Google MapsPukeiti garden
Pukeiti has garden walks among rhododendrons and rainforest. Choose a flower or leaf detail from the established paths and check for temporary work areas. Flowering varies with the season.
Search Google MapsLake Mangamahoe lookout
South of New Plymouth, the walking circuit at Lake Mangamahoe leads to lookouts over the lake and Taranaki Maunga. Frame the water below the mountain when visibility is clear, and check local track conditions. The main gate has restricted hours.
Search Google MapsConnett Loop Track
In Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, the Connett Loop passes mossy forest near the North Taranaki Visitor Centre. Photograph the moss and trunks from the track. Check weather and track conditions, and allow for limited parking during visitor centre construction. Commercial photography requires checking DOC permissions.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- New Plymouth District Council, Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- New Plymouth District Council, Coastal Walkway and Wind Wand
- New Plymouth District Council, Coastal Reserves Management Plan
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Len Lye Centre
- New Plymouth District Council, Pukekura Park map
- New Plymouth District Council, Pukekura Park works
- New Plymouth District Council, Te Henui Walkway
- Taranaki Regional Council, Tūpare
- Taranaki Regional Council, Pukeiti
- Venture Taranaki, Lake Mangamahoe walks
- New Plymouth District Council, Lake Mangamahoe works
- Department of Conservation, Connett Loop Track
- Department of Conservation, commercial filming
- Department of Conservation, permissions and personal photography
- New Plymouth District Council, Lake Mangamahoe Management Plan