Location: New Plymouth
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Top 5 Points of Interest & Landmarks in New Plymouth, North Island
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. Port Taranaki Walkway
2. Clock Tower
3. Wind Wand
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The Wind Wand is a New Plymouth icon, designed by New Zealand artist Len Lye. It is located on the waterfront, directly across the street from Puke Ariki Museum and the i-SITE visitor center. It is easily accessed on the Coastal Walkway, where it can also be viewed from a considerable distance in both directions. Made of fiberglass and carbon fiber, the 48 metre structure is both strong and flexible enough to sway in the wind without breaking. The red light at the top is illuminated at night. According to the plaque at the base of the structure, it was made to celebrate the new millennium and the red light was illuminated for the first time on December 31, 1999. The Wind Wand is a landmark that is both whimsical and impressive, and it should not be missed.
