New Plymouth: all 6 tours and excursions for your cruise

Enjoy the novelty of a boat ride on a historic English Lifeboat, built in 1953 as you ride out to Sugar Loaf Islands, discovered by Captain Cook in 1760. Sugar Loaf Islands CruiseDepart the pier for a brief transfer to your awaiting English Lifeboat for approximately 90-minute scenic cruise along the Sugar Loaf Islands marine reserve. You may spot various birdlife and fur seals amongst other marine life while listening to some local tales and history of this area from your guide, a local New Plymouth...

A freestanding and almost symmetrical mountain standing at 2518 metres above sea level, Mount Taranaki is awe inspiring. This dormant volcano is approximately 120,000 years old and is an iconic part of New Plymouth.Panoramic Views, Mount Taranaki, National Park Visitor CentreDepart the pier for approximately 45-minute transfer through picturesque New Zealand countryside to the National Park Visitor Centre. Here, familiarize yourself with historical, cultural and ecological background information...

Enjoy an easy pace walking tour through the central city area with an experienced local guide and learn of the settler's arrival in New Plymouth in 1841 through to the time that a viable community was established some 40 or 50 years later. Shuttle Transfer, New Plymouth City Centre, Guided Walking TourTransfer to the city central with the shuttle upon arrival; commence your 90-minute walking discovery of New Plymouth. Hear stories of desperate isolation, battles, colourful characters and small triumphs...

Explore the beautiful Pukeiti Gardens of New Plymouth and also discover the wines of New Zealand with a trip to Okurukuru Winery. The gardens are renowned for their rhododendron collection and beautiful views. The Okurukuru Winery is a small family operation producing Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay.Pukeiti Gardens & Morning/Afternoon TeaBoard your coach for a short, 30-minute ride to the gardens located on 360 hectares (889 acres) of rainforest grounds...

Enjoy this panoramic tour of New Plymouth covering all the must-see sights in the area. Panoramic Views, Moturoa Lookout, Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, Pukekura ParkDepart the pier and travel to Moturoa lookout, a scenic lookout point with 360 degree views of the region. From here, follow the coastline to the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, a popular landmark of the region. Its shape represents the bones of a whale. Next, visit the spectacular Pukekura Park, often described as the Jewel in New Plymouth's crown. This...

Discover New Plymouth with a trip to Mt. Taranaki and the Egmont National Park Visitor Centre, experience the lush native forest and admire the stunning views. You will then travel to Te Kainga Marire Garden, an inner city native garden, whose name translates in Maori for "the peaceful encampment". Egmont National ParkLeave the pier for the short and scenic drive to the iconic peak of Mount Taranaki, stopping to discover the legend of the mountain at the Egmont National Park Visitor...