The 6 Best Hiking Trails in New Plymouth, North Island

November 8, 2021 Malia Yoakum

Botanical gardens, coastal walkways, golf courses peppered with sheep—what’s not to love about New Plymouth? The New Zealand city is an ideal spot for laid-back leisure. Explore the postcard perfect landscape of the beaches, parks and stone cottages. For more of a challenge, a climb up Paritutu Rock will leave you breathless but humbled by the surrounding beauty.
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1. Te Henui Walkway

New Plymouth New Zealand http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/Walkways/TeHenuiWalkway.htm
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 96 reviews

Te Henui Walkway

Reviewed By picturepaints1000wds

On a hot day, this is a lovely walk around the city - away from the cars and shopping area winding its way along the stream.

2. Huatoki Walkway

New Plymouth New Zealand http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/Walkways/HuatokiWalkway.htm
Excellent
49%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Huatoki Walkway

Reviewed By 75fayec

A beautiful walk in the middle of city quiet and relaxing walking along a well kept pathway with bush and a river running alongside

3. Barrett Domain Walkway

Roto Street, New Plymouth New Zealand http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/Walkways/BarrettDomainWalkway.htm
Excellent
39%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 18 reviews

Barrett Domain Walkway

4. Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve Walk

Ratapihipihi Road New Plymouth area, New Plymouth New Zealand +64 6-759 0350 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/b4b6ac20f6ee4927ac8b9d0b1e70358c.aspx
Excellent
52%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve Walk

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.

Reviewed By trampercamper - Auckland Central, New Zealand

We have been taking our daughters to walk here since they were three. the loop walk is pretty - we go looking for fairies and listening out for the waterfall. The entrance is a great place for a picnic and bb1

5. Whitecliffs Walkway

Gilbert Road, off Pukeharue Road, New Plymouth New Zealand +64 6-759 0350 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/01a1daf5c3e546058daa83ac199ff92f.aspx
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 26 reviews

Whitecliffs Walkway

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.

6. Mangorei Track

Mangorei Road, New Plymouth New Zealand

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