10/5/2021 Coastal Walkway — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa
Coastal Walkway
Walking
Cycling
Mountain Biking
Dog Friendly
Dif culty Easy
Length 12.5 km
Journey Time 3-4 hours walking or 1 hour biking
Region Taranaki
Sub-Region New Plymouth https://www.walkingaccess.govt.nz/track/coastal-walkway/pdfPreview 1/3 10/5/2021 Coastal Walkway — NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hīkoi Aotearoa New Plymouth
Track maintained by New Plymouth District Council
The award-winning Coastal Walkway is an expansive sea-edge promenade stretching the length of New Plymouth.
Ideal for walking, running, cycling, skating or simply enjoying the view of the dramatic west coast, the walkway is great for all ages and abilities.
There are many access points, toilets, and drinking fountains along the walkway and dogs are allowed on the walkway if on a leash.
Points of interest that you’ll encounter along the walkway:
Settlers Memorial Dicky Barrett’s Grave Beam Pump Memorial Kawaroa Park Todd Energy Aquatic Centre Honey eld drinking fountain Len Lye's Wind Wand Sculpture Puke Ariki Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre Te Henui Bridge Pop Up Summer Cafés Fitzroy Beach Fitzroy Golf Club Te Rewa Rewa Bridge New Plymouth Golf Club The Links Waipu Lagoons Hickford Park sports elds Taranaki Cycle Park
Conditions:
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Ngamotu Beach, Bayly Road to Wills Rd, Bell Block
Track Elevation and Map
More information
Venture Taranaki
Page last updated: Oct 28, 2020, 12:29 PM
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