48 Hours in New Zealand's Most Underrated City | New Plymouth Travel Guide

Cities like Rotorua, Wellington, and Auckland may get all the attention from tourists but you may want to reconsider your plans and visit New Plymouth too on New Zealand's rugged west coast! Not only does this city boast stunning views and access to the majestic Mt. Taranaki but it's also home to beautiful parks, stylish coffee shops, and a vibrant restaurant scene! Enjoy! *Filmed on Dec 26 - 30, 2025 (prices as of date of filming)* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Food & Places: ~ Elixir Cafe ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EPacSrdfzU3MUBVY7 ~ Pukekura Park ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/haYBG6pLyyFt8rHx7 ~ Ozone Coffee ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pLSFhHAL3iV7WnxF9 ~ Govett Brewster Art Gallery ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iu93g2QHAcSQ9gNm8 ~ HiFri Seafood Kitchen ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c9h58woEYdWUXfEq9 ~ Festival of Lights ~ • Website: https://www.festivaloflights.nz/summer/ ~ Bleached Coffee & Company ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u36jVZ9DovtBscY49 ~ Pouakai Tarn Walk ~ • Website: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/taranaki/places/te-papa-kura-o-taranaki/things-to-do/tracks/mangorei-track/ ~ Te Rewa Rewa Bridge ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BWnvT9DVWHD42wXc7 ~ Black Sands Pizzeria and Bistro ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XPxCP4vnLsdQUS9p7 ~ Back Beach ~ • Website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QK9JE7g5S7hNQ6mZA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Elixir Cafe 2:55 - Pukekura Park 5:53 - Ozone Coffee 7:45 - Govett Brewster Art Gallery 8:46 - HiFri Seafood Kitchen 13:36 - Festival of Lights at Pukekura Park 16:22 - Bleached Coffee & Company 18:16 - Pouakai Tarn Walk 20:13 - Mt. Taranaki View 22:46 - Te Rewa Rewa Bridge 23:13 - Black Sands Pizzeria and Bistro 26:19 - Sunset at Back Beach --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come say hi! ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/locavore.eats/?hl=en ​ ~ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@locavore.eats? Equipment: ~ Main Camera - Panasonic Lumix GH6 ~ Lens - Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm ~ Small Camera - Sony ZV-1 ~ Phone Camera - iPhone 14 ProMax ~ Camera Mic - Rode VideoMic Pro ~ Editing Software - Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2020 ~ Music - Musicbed