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Taranaki Region:  Discover new memories on the mountain, in the water, or exploring colourful gardens and invigorating art. It's one of the few places where you can go snow boarding in the morning and surfing the same afternoon, followed by an evening relaxing in a restaurant with great food and wine.

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Must do's:

  1. After a day at work take a glass of wine down to Oakura Beach, sit on the rocks & watch the sun go down. Beautiful and good for the soul.
  2. The Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular 28 October to 6th November. Visit some of New Zealand's most stunning private and public gardens.
  3. Taranaki Aviation Transport & Technology Museum for all ages. Only 8 min south of New Plymouth, aircrafts to domestic & household items which you can even touch

The best kept secrets:

  1. Nga Motu/ Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Park, Port Taranaki, all year round! Marine paradise with historic mysteries not to be missed!!
  2. Visit The Gables Gallery in Brooklands Park New Plymouth. The oldest colonial hospital still standing in NZ and houses great art exhibitions by local artists!
  3. Check out the newly renovated Lysaght Watt Gallery in Hawera. A Community art space where local & visiting artists display & sell. Exhibitions change regularly

Great food & wine:

  1. Frederic's on Egmont Street New Plymouth is where you'll find great atmosphere, the coldest beer and a delicious menu to share with your friends!
  2. Flame Indian Restaurant & Bar in New Plymouth. With $10 specials available on Tuesdays! Dine by candle light followed with a nice bottle of wine or 2!
  3. On fine weekends in winter the Big wave cafe trailer is on the coastal walkway and well worth a stop! A superb location, comfy chairs and great coffee!

Today:

  1. Sun 5 Feb 2012 - Mon 6 Feb 2012, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    Vincent Ward: Breath – The Fleeting Intensity of Life - Vincent Ward’s memorable filmic work has long offered a powerfully original contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s visual experience.
    Venue: Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
  2. Sun 5 Feb 2012 - Mon 6 Feb 2012, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    Old Genes: Artists reading Len Lye - Sound and language, image and text are strongly connected in the vibrant work of New Zealand born modernist artist Len Lye (1901-1980).
    Venue: Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
  3. Sun 5 Feb 2012 - Mon 6 Feb 2012, 10:00am to 05:00pm
    Jacqueline Elley: Detenebrate - Detenebrate: to free from darkness or obscurity.
    Venue: Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth

This week:

  1. Tue 7 Feb 12, 11:00am - Late
    Showstoppers! - Every show has a showstopper, the most popular song that stops the show and everyone wants to hear!
    Venue: City West Church, New Plymouth
  2. Sat 11 Feb 2012 - Sun 12 Feb 2012, 02:00pm to 12:30pm
    Stand Up Taranaki 2012 - Open air, near the skate park and beach: a great family day out, food and refreshments available, local home-grown music and art.
    Venue: East End Reserve, New Plymouth
  3. Sun 12 Feb 12, 01:00pm - Late
    Sounds on the Sand - Come down to Opunake Beach, sit back and relax watching the waves roll in while listening to the sounds of Hard Candy.
    Venue: Opunake Beach, Opunake

This month:

  1. Sat 18 Feb 12, 12:00pm to 11:00pm
    Hooker Pacific Taranaki Cup Day - The Hooker Pacific Taranaki Cup Day is one of two premier race days on the Taranaki thoroughbred racing annual racing calendar.
    Venue: Pukekura Raceway and Function Centre, New Plymouth
  2. Sun 12 Feb 12, 04:00pm - Late
    The Wedding Singer - Return to 1985, the era of big hair, Madonna, greed, and Thriller.
    Venue: TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
  3. Sun 12 Feb 12, 07:30am to 04:00pm
    Wells New Plymouth Half Ironman - A sensational new half ironman event based at Port Taranaki.
    Venue: Westgate Port Taranaki, New Plymouth

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