The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in New Plymouth, North Island

West End Precinct - The Hart of the City. A vibrant community of businesses that call the West End of the New Plymouth CBD home. The West End Precinct is home to Et Vous, Strategy Collective, King & Queen Hotel Suites, Ms White, Snug Lounge, Plantation Design House, The Public Catering Company, Ozone Coffee Roasters, Monica's Eatery, Frederic's, Social Kitchen and Stephanie Murray Mortgages.

We offer a wide variety of escape rooms, outdoor and VR games at 5 different locations across New Zealand. We also design and run pop-up games at your chosen location.

Welcome to Puke Ariki - an integrated knowledge hub comprising museum, library, research centre, museum store and i-SITE for a visitor experience that is like no other. Puke Ariki is a place where people come together and where there is a place for everyone. Sited in New Plymouth, between the majestic Mount Taranaki and the wild Tasman Sea, Puke Ariki is a place of wonder, of excitement, of discovery and adventure. "Te hiringa ā rangi, te hiringa ā nuku, te hiringa o Puke Ariki, kia tupu te toiora, kia tupu te toi auaha o te tangata, pupū mai ai i a Taranaki o mua ki Taranaki o nāianei, honohono ake te hunga kāinga, te motu me te ao ki ngā aronga hou, ki ngā ara huhua o tikanga kē, o iwi kē." "At Puke Ariki we aim to inspire creativity and enrich lives by promoting the heritage of Taranaki and connecting local people and visitors to new ideas and other cultures from around the world."

The New Plymouth i-SITE Visitor Centre is part of New Zealand's official nationwide Visitor Information Network. We provide a comprehensive, impartial information and booking service for New Plymouth, Taranaki and New Zealand for accommodation, activities, attractions and travel bookings. Located on the scenic West Coast of the North Island midway between Auckland and Wellington, Mount Egmont/Taranaki is a picture of majestic beauty reaching down towards the sea. Taranaki is the perfect place for tramping, camping, fishing and surfing. We also offer the cultural delights of excellent museums and galleries. Ask the team about other hidden gems of the region as they are keen to ensure your stay is a memorable one!

The Todd Energy Aquatic Centre is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and fitness complex centrally located in New Plymouth. Adjacent to the Coastal Walkway, with access off Tisch Avenue, the centre is great for the whole family! Enjoy the wave pool, hydroslides, sauna, spa, fitness centre and other facilities all year round at the aquatic centre.

Hillsborough Holden Museum is a stunning new facility purposely built for the preservation and display of a private collection of Australian Holden cars and memorabilia. The cars range from well preserved early models, meticulously restored models through to late model new cars. There is also a mini putt golf course inspired by the famous Mount Panorama track at Bathurst. Cafe available.

Decipher escape rooms are a fun interactive game where you and up to three friends work together to decipher a number of riddles and puzzles using clues found throughout the room all while racing against the clock. This is perfect for everyone-families, friends or co-workers who want to work as a team and have fun. Decipher is the only escape room in Taranaki located in the heart of New Plymouth.