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New Plymouth

New Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki Region on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is named after Plymouth, Devon, England, from where the first English settlers migrated. The New Plymouth District includes New Plymouth City and several smaller towns. The New Plymouth District is the 15th largest district (out of 73) in New Zealand, and has 1.7 percent of New Zealand's population.

Located at -39.0667, 174.083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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New Plymouth District, Populated places in the Taranaki Region, Port cities in New Zealand, Populated places established in 1841, Surfing locations in New Zealand, Former provincial capitals of New Zealand

Yarrow Stadium

Yarrow Stadium is situated in the central suburb of Westown in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, with main vehicle access off Maratahu St. Named the third best rugby stadium on earth by New Zealand Rugby World magazine in (May 2009), Yarrow Stadium (known as Stadium Taranaki for the Rugby World Cup 2011) to conform with the IRB's "clean stadium" policy.

Located at -39.0703, 174.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sport in New Plymouth, Buildings and structures in New Plymouth, Rugby union stadiums in New Zealand, Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Defunct cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Taranaki Region

New Plymouth Boys' High School

New Plymouth Boys' High School is a single-sex boys' state secondary school in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. It was founded in 1882 and celebrated its 125th Jubilee in 2007. The school currently caters for approximately 1300 students, including 210 boarders, on its 15 hectare site. The school often collaborates with the very close-by New Plymouth Girls' High School.

Located at -39.0613, 174.087 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Boarding schools in New Zealand, Boys' schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1882, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in New Plymouth

New Plymouth Observatory

New Plymouth Observatory was opened in 1920 and is situated on Marsland Hill, Robe Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, and is the home of the New Plymouth Astronomical Society (NPAS). The Society opens the Observatory to the Public, Tuesday evenings. Winter hours are 7.30-9.30pm, Summer hours are 8.30-10.30pm. Group bookings by arrangement.

Located at -39.0627, 174.074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Astronomical observatories in New Zealand

Francis Douglas Memorial College

Francis Douglas Memorial College (or FDMC) is an all-boys state integrated Catholic school located in Westown, New Plymouth, New Zealand. The college was founded in 1959 under the leadership of the De La Salle Brothers, a religious order of brothers based on the teachings of St. Jean-Baptiste de la Salle.

Located at -39.0821, 174.053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Boarding schools in New Zealand, Boys' schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1959, Schools in New Plymouth, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Zealand

Spotswood College

Spotswood College is a decile 5 Co-educational school in Spotswood, a suburb of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. It is currently New Plymouth's only co-educational secondary school, with a current roll of 950 students. The college has a rich multi-cultural student body and modern facilities for staff and students.

Located at -39.071, 174.037 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1960, Secondary schools in New Zealand, Schools in New Plymouth

Westown

Westown is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the southwest of the city centre and west of Frankleigh Park. The population was 3,399 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 108 from 2001. Taranaki Base Hospital lies between Westown and Lynmouth.

Located at -39.075, 174.057 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Suburbs of New Plymouth

Vogeltown, Taranaki

Vogeltown is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the southeast of the city centre and east of Frankleigh Park. The suburb was named after Sir Julius Vogel, Prime Minister of New Zealand in the 1870s.

Located at -39.0783, 174.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of New Plymouth

Frankleigh Park

Frankleigh Park is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the south of the city centre. The suburb is built around the site of early settler Henry King's farm, Woodleigh, the father of William Cutfield King. The population was 3,447 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 33 from 2001. The suburb is one of the older and more established suburbs of the city, lying in the valley of the Huatoki River.

Located at -39.0819, 174.072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of New Plymouth

Fitzroy, Taranaki

Fitzroy is a coastal suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the east of the city centre. The population was 3,591 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 48 from 2001. The area was initially named the Fitzroy Block after Governor Robert FitzRoy reduced the land purchased by the Plymouth Company from local Māori from 25,000 hectares to 1,500 hectares in the mid-1840s.

Located at -39.0469, 174.105 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lynmouth, New Zealand

Lynmouth is a suburb of New Plymouth in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It is located to the west of the city centre. The population was 2,142 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 78 from 2001. Taranaki Base Hospital is between Lynmouth and Westown to the south.

Located at -39.0644, 174.054 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Welbourn, New Zealand

Welbourn (often misspelled Welbourne) is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the southeast of the city centre. Te Henui Stream runs through the suburb and State Highway 3 forms its western boundary. The population was 1,698 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 60 from 2001. The suburb began as a railway settlement.

Located at -39.0694, 174.092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hurdon

Hurdon is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the southwest of the city centre. The population of the "Upper Westown" area, which is largely the same area as the suburb, was 1,503 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 60 from 2001. One of the early settlers of the area was a Peter Elliot, who arrived on the Amelia Thompson in 1841. He established the first dairy in New Plymouth, which he called Hurdon. A school was established in his barn in 1853.

Located at -39.0869, 174.052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Marfell

Marfell is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the southwest of the city centre. The Mangaotuku Stream runs past Marfell. The population was 2,046 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 51 from 2001.

Located at -39.0744, 174.046 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Merrilands

Merrilands is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the south-east of the city centre. The Waiwhakaiho River runs past Merrilands to the east, and Te Henui Stream runs past to the west. The population was 2,787 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 60 from 2001.

Located at -39.0656, 174.105 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mangorei

Mangorei is a locality on the outskirts of New Plymouth in Taranaki, New Zealand. The city centre is about 5 km to the north-west. State Highway 3 passes to the south-west.

Located at -39.0928, 174.106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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New Plymouth District

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth

Sacred Heart Girls' College had its origins in a school and boarding facility called Sacred Heart College, founded by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in 1884. The school was next to the present St Joseph’s Church in New Plymouth and catered for primary & secondary students. In 1960 the school moved to its present site and was renamed Sacred Heart Girls’ College. The boarding hostel for up to 78 boarders, now called "Elizabeth House", was added in 1970.

Located at -39.0527, 174.103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1884, Girls' schools in New Zealand, Schools in New Plymouth, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Zealand

Brooklands, Taranaki

Brooklands is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the Taranaki region of the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located on the southern edge of the city and east of Vogeltown. The area is named after Brooklands farm, established in 1842.

Located at -39.07, 174.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Puke Ariki

Puke Ariki is a combined museum and library at New Plymouth, New Zealand. It also includes a visitor information centre and cafe. It is the world's first purpose-built, fully integrated museum, library and visitor information centre. Puke Ariki won Creative New Zealand's prestigious Creative Places Award for 2003.

Located at -39.05, 174.072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in the Taranaki Region, New Plymouth District, Buildings and structures in New Plymouth, Local museums in New Zealand, Libraries in New Zealand, Education in the Taranaki Region

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is a contemporary art museum at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. The gallery receives core funding from the New Plymouth District Council. Govett-Brewster is recognised internationally for contemporary art, and has received many awards. In 2009, the gallery was honoured by the Arts Foundation of New Zealand with their Governor's Award.

Located at -39.0586, 174.07 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in New Zealand, New Plymouth District, Museums in the Taranaki Region

Pukekura Park

Pukekura Park is a Garden of National Significance, covering 52ha near the heart of New Plymouth, Taranaki in New Zealand. The park contains a diverse range of native and exotic plants. Various easy walking trails cross the park and meander along the lake sides, taking in the features of the park. Among these are the picturesque Poet's Bridge, which was opened on 11 March 1884. There is also a man-made cascading waterfall and a fountain in the aptly named Fountain Lake.

Located at -39.0644, 174.079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Protected areas of the Taranaki Region, New Plymouth District, Parks in New Zealand, Sport in New Plymouth, Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Taranaki Region

Wind Wand

The Wind Wand is a 48-metre kinetic sculpture located in New Plymouth, New Zealand. The sculpture includes a 45-metre tube of red fibreglass, and was made to designs by artist Len Lye. To residents, it is one of the main icons of New Plymouth. Originally installed in December 1999 along with the Coastal Walkway, it had to be taken down within weeks. After repairs it was reinstalled in June 2001. The red fibreglass tube stands vertical in still air, but bends in the wind.

Located at -39.0561, 174.072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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New Zealand sculpture, New Plymouth District, Fiberglass sculptures, 1999 sculptures

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge is a pedestrian and cycleway bridge across the Waiwhakaiho River at New Plymouth in New Zealand. Its spectacular shape and setting make it a popular landmark. Chris Whitaker was nominated for 2011 Person of the Year Award, for his leading role on this and other local projects.

Located at -39.0378, 174.112 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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New Plymouth District, Steel bridges in New Zealand, Cycleways in New Zealand, Cyclist bridges, Pedestrian bridges in New Zealand, Transport in the Taranaki Region, Buildings and structures in the Taranaki Region, Visitor attractions in the Taranaki Region

TSB Stadium

TSB Stadium is an indoor stadium located adjacent to Pukekura Park in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, with main vehicle access off Coronation Avenue.

Located at -39.0664, 174.082 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Festival of Lights (New Plymouth)

The TSB Bank Festival of Lights is an annual event held in Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. Running for free every year from mid-December to early February, it has daytime and night time programmes of events for people of all ages, and the festival itself transforms the park into an illuminated wonderland every evening. Colorful lights are used to highlight tree crowns, ferns, and other plants.

Located at -39.0644, 174.079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in the Taranaki Region, New Plymouth District, Festivals in New Zealand