ÿþ <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/tr/html4/loose.dtd"> <html lang="en-nz"> <head> <style type="text/css"> body { font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } div.liner { margin: 0 0 5px 0; padding: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 1px; background: url(http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/template/pg/liner-bg.gif) bottom left repeat-x; } div.itemheading { font-size:10pt; font-weight: bold; color: #666;} h2 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 18pt; } h3 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 14pt; } </style> </head> <body style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 10px;"> <img src="http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/NPDC_logo_600.gif"> </div> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 20px;"> <h2>Tourism</h2> </div> <div style="font-size: .70em; text-align: left; padding-left:30px; width: 600; "> <div class='itemheading'>Adventure Dynamics</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Mountain guide and alpine instruction. For a professionally designed and delivered adventure to suit everyone. Experience the best of Taranaki under the safety of our well qualified guides from Adventure Dynamics.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Don Paterson - a guide of 20 years experience. Member of NZOIA.<br /><strong>Phone/Fax:</strong> 06-751 3589<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 248 7858<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 6035, New Plymouth 4344<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@adventuredynamics.co.nz">info@adventuredynamics.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Adventure Dynamics website in a new window. " href="http://www.adventuredynamics.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.adventuredynamics.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Beck Helicopters</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Beck Helicopters is Taranaki's longest running and safest helicopter operators. We provide scenic flights, corporate transfers, filming, photography and surveys, as well as precision lifting up to 1.85 tonne.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-764 7073<br /><strong>Address:</strong> PO Box 81, Eltham 4353<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:beck@heli.co.nz">beck@heli.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Beck Helicopters website in a new window. " href="http://www.heli.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.heli.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Cape Egmont Lighthouse</div><p>Situated on the most westerly point of Taranaki. The lighthouse was transferred from Mana Island, Wellington in 1881 and was electrified by power from diesel generators in 1951 and was later connected to the country's electricity supply. The light can be seen for 22 nautical miles on a clear night. Not open to the public, view from road.<div><strong>Address:</strong> Cape Rd, Pungarehu</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Care Tours NZ</div><p><div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-76 17177</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Chaddy's Charters</div><p>Cruise the Sugar Loaf Islands and Marine Park Reserve and view the seal colony in its natural habitat - weather permitting. Sea kayaks available for hire.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 9133<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 9095<strong> </strong><br /><strong>Address:</strong> Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 6086, New Plymouth 4344</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Cottage Wines</div><p>Visitors are always welcome for a complimentary tasting of our full and delicious range of fruit wines. Tour through winery by prior arrangment.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>John or Denise Ingle<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 6910<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 6910<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 81 Branch Rd, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Usually open 9.00am to 6.30pm daily.<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:cottagewines@xtra.co.nz">cottagewines@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Cottage Wines website in a new window. " href="http://www.cottagewines.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.cottagewines.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Dalroy Tours and Coachlines</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Dalroy Express provides a daily coach service between Hawera-New Plymouth, Hamilton-Auckland and return. Dalroy Tours provides package coach tours and group charters/hireage.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 0197<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 0198<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 8256, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@dalroytours.co.nz">info@dalroytours.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the Dalroy Tours website in a new window. " href="http://www.dalroytours.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.dalroytours.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Elvis Presley Memorial Room</div><p>Visit the 50s and 60s private museum and see the collection of records and souvenirs. Entry by donation.<br /><div><strong>Contact: </strong>KD<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 7624<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 7624<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 498 2942 (for visitor appointments)<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 51 Argyle St, Hawera 4610<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 455, Hawera 4640<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:elvisroom@xtra.co.nz">elvisroom@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Elvis Presley Memorial Room website in a new window. " href="http://www.digitalus.co.nz/elvis/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a><a title="Opens the Elvis Presley Memorial Room website in a new window. " href="http://www.digitalus.co.nz/elvis/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.digitalus.co.nz/elvis/</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>emacadamia - the e-sensual nut</div><p>Come and visit our macadamia nut orchard and take a tour of our processing factory. Our product range is available for purchase afterwards. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Christine and Bill Charteris<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 7793<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 752 7971<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 209 3593<br /><strong>Address:</strong> The Nutcracker Suite, 219 Surrey Hill Rd, RD 4, Oakura 4374<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:contact@emacadamia.co.nz">contact@emacadamia.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Click to open emacadamia website in a new window. " href="http://www.emacadamia.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.emacadamia.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> All weather tours by arrangement. Bookings essential.</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Hazelwood Horse Ornament Collection</div><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Free admission.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Shirley Hazlewood QSM<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-764 6476<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-764 6467<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 2 Dawson St, Kaponga 4642<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tonyhazlewood@slingshot.co.nz">tonyhazlewood@slingshot.co.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Heliview Taranaki Ltd</div><p>A trip to New Plymouth or Taranaki is not complete without experiencing the beautiful region from the air with Heliview Taranaki. Fly over the city, amazing coastline, or over the 8,260ft summit of our spectacular Mount Taranaki (Egmont National Park).<div>From sunrise to sunset, Heliview provides helicopter flights to give you a memorable experience that will be sure to take your breath away. <br /><br />Heliview Taranaki takes great pride in providing immaculately presented helicopters and is Civil Aviation Authority certified for day and night passenger flights. <br /><br />We are Qualmark endorsed and a member of the Tourist Flight Operators, ensuring that we maintain top quality procedures and facilities for our customers. <br /><br />So if you are looking for things to do around New Plymouth and Taranaki, give us a call!<br />We look forward to giving you a fantastic Heliview flying experience!<br /><br /><strong>Contact:</strong> Richard and Jolanda Foale<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Opposite Pouakai Zoo, Carrington Rd, New Plymouth and Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 1291 Carrington Rd, RD 1, New Plymouth 4371<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 0800 435 426<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-753 0123<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 452 942<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@heliview.co.nz">info@heliview.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Heliview website in new window. " href="http://www.heliview.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.heliview.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Hurworth Cottage</div><p>A modest pit-sawn colonial cottage built in 1855, the home of Sir Harry Atkinson, four times Premier of New Zealand. It is the only farm house to survive the war of 1860s. This venue is also available for weddings and functions.<br /><strong>Opening hours:</strong>  Saturday and Sundays from 11am til 3pm. Open by appointment other times. Members free, adults $5, children $2, family pass $10 for two adults and two children. Preschoolers and members of HPT free.<div><strong>Address:</strong> 906 Carrington Road, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 8169, New Plymouth 4342<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 2006<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:hurworth@historic.org.nz">hurworth@historic.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the website in a new window. " href="http://www.historic.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.historic.org.nz<br /></a> <div> <div> </div></div></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Isis Fishing Charters</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Fishing charters, bottom fishing, game fishing and sight seeing.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Craig McDonald<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 0182<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 271 4666<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ct.jm@xtra.co.nz">ct.jm@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Address:</strong> 69 Airport Drive, RD 3, New Plymouth 4312</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Kiwi Tours</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> Provide coach hire, coach charters and inbound tours (New Zealand wide).<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Stewart Erb<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 1525<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-755 1526<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 445 4596<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 22 Airport Dr, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 7167, New Plymouth 4341<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:kiwitours@actrix.co.nz">kiwitours@actrix.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Kiwi Tours website in a new window. " href="http://www.kiwitoursltd.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.kiwitoursltd.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Lucy's Gully</div><p>Picnic area and trails in dense ferns and redwoods.<div><strong>Address:</strong> State Highway 45, 3 km south of Oakura</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Maori Experiences</div><p>Two day Taranaki marae stay at the beautifully situated Maniaroa Marae in Mokau (minimum 20 people). Other options available.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Kiwi Tours Ltd<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-755 1525 or 0800 868 754</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Maui Oil Rig On-Shore Site</div><p>Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd. Operators of Maui Development Ltd Production Station at Oaonui.<div><strong>Address:</strong> State Highway 45, near Opunake<br /><strong>Opening Hours:</strong> Model room open daily 6.30am to 5.30pm<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 7071</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>mike's Organic Brewery</div><p>Visit a working brewery for sales and samples of mike's Premium Organic Beers produced from only natural ingredients using traditional methods. Fully certified organic. Taste beers, wines, cider, enjoy a meal and drinks in our beer garden. Group tours by arrangement. Open seven days 10am-6pm.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Ron Trigg<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 3676<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 442 3168<br /><strong>Address:</strong> State Highway 3, 4km north of Urenui<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 487 Main Road North, RD 44, Urenui 4377<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:ron@organicbeer.co.nz">ron@organicbeer.co.nz<br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Whitecliffs Organic Brewery website in a new window. " href="http://www.organicbeer.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.organicbeer.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Mountain House Adventures Ltd</div><p><strong>Facilities</strong>: Lounge room seating capacity 50, Egmont Room seating capacity 40, Summit Room seating capacity 20, accommodation and restaurant. Suitable for weddings, conferences and other functions. Team building facilities available. Sauna available 7am to late, seven days.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Karl Reipeu<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 06-765 6100/0800-668 682 (0800 MOUNTAIN)<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 6100<br /><strong>Address</strong>: East Egmont, Pembroke Rd, Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 303, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:mountainhouse@xtra.co.nz">mountainhouse@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Mountain House website in a new window. " href="http://www.mountainhouse.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.mountainhouse.co.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>New Plymouth Historical Walks</div><p>Three kilometre guided historic walk of New Plymouth suitable for children aged over 10 years to senior citizens.<div><p> <strong>Notes</strong>: Children under the age of 10 years are the responsibility of attending adults. There is a small hill climb of moderate incline that can be omitted. All bookings to be made through the i-SITE Visitor Information Centre at Puke Ariki.<br /><br /><strong>When</strong>: 1pm Saturdays and Sundays or by arrangement through Visitor Information Centre.<br /><br /><strong>Duration</strong>: Approximately two hours. </p> <h3>Charges<br /></h3> <p>No charge for school aged young people.<br /><br /><strong>Individual bookings</strong>: (All bookings include the purchase of one booklet.) One person = $10, two people =  $15, three or more  family booking = $20 </p> <p><strong>Conference/group bookings:</strong> $5 per head plus $5 group charge for one booklet.</p> <p><strong>Bus/tour groups: <br /></strong>$10 per head for walk tour  includes purchase of booklet.<br />$10 per head for gallery tour  includes VIVID gift.<br />$15 per head for both walk and one hour gallery tour  includes booklet.<br />   <br /><strong>School groups:</strong> $1 per head plus $10 per group  includes one booklet. (Note: Can be arranged through education team or independently through VIC.)</p> <p><strong>CD hire:</strong> $30 refundable bond + $15 per machine and CD hire  includes booklet. <br /><br /><strong>Contact: </strong>i-SITE (information centre)<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@newplymouthnz.com">info@newplymouthnz.com<br /></a><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 6060</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Pouakai Zoo </div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To continue providing the largest collection of primates of any privately owned zoo in New Zealand. Many other exotic animals(including three Lions and White Royal Bengal Tigers on display) and birds. Bush walk. Lion feeding at 1.30pm. <br /><br /><strong>Prices:</strong> Adults $15, children (5 to 14 years) $5, under 5s FREE <br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Tuesday to Sunday 10.00am to 4.30pm, including public holidays. Not open Mondays with the exception of public holidays that fall on a Monday.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Bart Hartley<br /><strong>Physical Address:</strong> 1296 Carrington Road, New Plymouth, 4310<br /><strong>Postal Address:</strong>1296 Carrington Road, <br />New Plymouth, 4310<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-753 3788<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:pouakai.zoo@xtra.co.nz">pouakai.zoo@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Pouakai Zoo website in a new window. " href="http://www.pouakaizoo.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pouakaizoo.co.nz<br /></a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Precision Helicopters Ltd</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> All helicopter services, nationwide.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Chris Fordyce<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 450 Kaipikari Road Upper, RD 45, Urenui 7375<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 0800 246 359<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 3293<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:sales@precisionhelicopters.com">sales@precisionhelicopters.com</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Precision Helicopters website in a new window. " href="http://www.precisionhelicopters.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.precisionhelicopters.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust, Inc</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> One of the world's great collections of rhododendrons set in centuries old luxuriant rain forest. A garden for all seasons, enhanced by a multitude of birdlife and 26 kilometres of bush track to explore. Mobility scooters available, only twenty five minutes drive from New Plymouth.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Josh Cleaver, Chief Executive<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 4141<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 4151<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 2290 Carrington Rd, RD 4, New Plymouth 4374<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:">info@pukeiti.org.nz<br /></a><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Pukeiti website in a new window. " href="http://www.pukeiti.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pukeiti.org.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Richmond Cottage</div><p>Furnished colonial cottage. Originally known as Beach Cottage. After being closed for several years the cottage has been fitted with all-new content which tells stories of the building, gardens and the families who first built it.<div><strong>Address:</strong> Ariki St<br /><strong>Opening Hours:</strong> Weekends and public holidays 11am to 3.30pm</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Sentry Hill Winery</div><p>Established in 1984, Sentry Hill Winery has produced wines which have won approval from wine enthusiasts throughout New Zealand and awards from the fruit and wine industry, including gold and silver medals. Wines are produced by traditional methods with meticulous attention to details. The wines are clean, crisp and true flavour of the fruit which they originate. Visit the winery, sample the wines, meet the winemaker and enjoy the peaceful countryside.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Stephen Parkes<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 0778<br /><strong>Fax: </strong>06-752 0199<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 552 0778<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 152 Cross Rd, RD 3, New Plymouth 4373<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:sentryhillwinery@xtra.co.nz">sentryhillwinery@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Sentry Hill Winery website in a new window. " href="http://www.sentryhillwinery.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.sentryhillwinery.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Daily from 9am to 5pm December and January; February to November open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Bus tours by appointment.<br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Stoney Oaks Wildlife Park</div><p>Enjoy a close encounter of the animal kind. Native bush walks, animals galore, New Zealand native timber collection. Accommodation now available.<br /><strong>Opening hours:</strong> Open on advertised days.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Gail Simons<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-756 7624<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-756 7624<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Cnr Kaimata and Bristol Rds, Inglewood<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 356 Kaimata Rd, RD 8, Inglewood 4388<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:stoneyoaks7@hotmail.com">stoneyoaks7@hotmail.com</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Stoney Oaks web page in a new window. " href="http://www.rarebreeds.co.nz/stoneyoaks.html" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.rarebreeds.co.nz/stoneyoaks.html</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Adventure Tours</div><p>Aims: Providing one and two day long tours, with loads of activities in the Taranaki region, with first class food and drink included and we also feature our own Taranaki Adventure Tours in car TV with loads of questions about New Zealand and funny videos and basic flax basket weaving class.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Veronika Shoebridge<br /><strong>Phone</strong>: 021 183 9044<br /><strong>Fax</strong>: 06-753 5770<br /><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:mail@taranakiadventure.com">mail@taranakiadventure.com</a><br /><strong>Address</strong>: 63B Brois Street, Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth 4310<br /><strong>Website</strong>: <a title="Opens the Taranaki Adventure website in a new window. " href="http://www.taranakiadventure.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.taranakiadventure.com</a></p> <p> </p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Coastal Surf Charters</div><p>Personalised guided trips.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Allan Gargan<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-751 2483<br /><strong>Fax: </strong>06-751 2483<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 240 6281 or 027 512 4833<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 20 Beach Rd, RD 4, New Plymouth 4374<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:gargan@slingshot.co.nz">gargan@slingshot.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Country Music Hall of Fame</div><p>Photos of New Zealand country singers and their stories, the hall is also part museum with relics from the past. Video clips of previous shows with local guests.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Helen and Ian Braithwaite<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 11 Main Rd, Surf Highway 45, Manaia 4612<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-274 8442<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-274 8442<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 482 5108<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:braithwaitecountrycorral@xtra.co.nz">braithwaitecountrycorral@xtra.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Pioneer Village</div><p>Forty buildings featuring local and provincial history.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Helen O'Neill<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 5399<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 5399<br /><strong>Address:</strong> State Highway 3, Stratford south of Stratford<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>PO Box 401, Stratford 4352 <br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:admin@pioneervillage.co.nz">admin@pioneervillage.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Pioneer Village website in a new window. " href="http://www.pioneervillage.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pioneervillage.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Thermal Spa</div><p>Taranaki Thermal Spa incorporating the historic Tarawhata Mineral Baths. The Bonithon Spa Health Co has re-opened this artesian mineral well, transforming it into a modern healing waters facility with 29,000 year-old water. Also housing bodywork, beauty, spas, sauna  and boutique organic hair studio. Alkaline mineral water - bottled at source are available to purchase on-site.<div><strong>Contact: </strong>Coral Lambert or Glen Hay<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-759 1666<br /><strong>Fax: </strong>06-759 1696<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 062 2671 or 021 062 2670<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Bonithon Ave, New Plymouth<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>PO Box 6111, New Plymouth 4344<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:mineralpools@xtra.co.nz">mineralpools@xtra.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Tours</div><p>For visitors who want to see and discover as much about Taranaki as possible in one day.<div><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 9888<br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Taranaki Tours website in a new window. " href="http://www.taranakitours.com/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a><a title="Opens the Taranaki Tours website in a new window. " href="http://www.taranakitours.com" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.taranakitours.com</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum (TATATM)</div><p>The Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum Inc aims to illustrate aspects of life in Taranaki as it was in the past, by preserving and exhibiting a selection of items of yesteryear for public display so that we all can appreciate and learn from the heritage passed down.<br /><strong>Opening hours:</strong> Saturday and Sunday, school holidays and most public holidays. Other times by request.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Trevor Creagh<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 2845<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Cnr Kent Rd and State Highway 3<br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>PO Box 4135, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tatatm@xtra.co.nz">tatatm@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the TATATM website in a new window. " href="http://tatatm.tripod.com/museum" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">http://tatatm.tripod.com/museum</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Tawhiti Museum</div><p>Award-winning private museum with life-sized model displays of south Taranaki history. Also on site - the new Traders and Whalers attraction, a 'dark ride' portraying trading and whaling in the early 1800's - an innovative way of depicting our history.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Nigel or Teresa Ogle<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-278 6837 or 0800 921 921<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-278 6837<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 401 Ohangai Rd, Hawera 4672<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 121, Hawera 4640<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@tawhitimuseum.co.nz">info@tawhitimuseum.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Tawhiti Museum website in a new window. " href="http://www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.tawhitimuseum.co.nz</a><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Te Ngutu O Te Manu</div><p>Meaning - "the beak of the bird", was an important centre for the Ngaruahine iwi. Te Ngutu O Te Manu was the base from which Titokowaru led the Maori campaign against government land confiscation in South Taranaki. Te Ngutu O Te Manu was attacked by the Armed Constabulary as retribution for the attack by Titokowaru on Turuturu Mokai. During the attack, Major Gustavus Von Tempsky was killed and a memorial to him and other casualties of the battle is located in the grounds.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> C and K Whakaruru<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-272 6822<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 021 117 7254<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Ahipaipa Rd, Okaiawa<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 914 Ahipaipa Rd, RD 15, Hawera 4675<br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>TSB Bank Bowls New Zealand Museum</div><p>New Zealand and world bowling memorabilia such as badges, trophies, jubilee books, uniforms, photographs and much more. Ever growing and changing. Entry by gold coin donation.<br /><strong><br />Hours:</strong> 10.00am-2.30pm Tuesday and Friday. 10.00am-3.00pm Saturday.<br /><div><strong>Contact</strong>: Teena Foreman<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 0284<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-758 0284<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 365 5501<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Dean Park, 157 Brooklands Rd, <br />New Plymouth, 4310<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> PO Box 4122, New Plymouth 4340<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:bowlsnzmuseum@xtra.co.nz">bowlsnzmuseum@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Bowls NZ Museum website in a new window. " href="http://www.nzmuseums.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.nzmuseums.co.nz</a><br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Turi Canoe</div><p>This landmark commemorates the settlement of the area by Turi and his hapu, who travelled from Hawaiiki to Kawhia and then overland to Patea. The waka was erected in 1933.<div><strong>Address:</strong> Egmont St, Patea.</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Turuturu Mokai</div><p>Pre-European pa designed for hand fighting.<div><strong>Address:</strong> State Highway 3, Hawera, travel north on Turuturu Rd. Sixty minute drive from New Plymouth.<br /><strong>Opening Hours:</strong> Open daily</div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Waiau Estate Winery</div><p>Cafe lunches - indoor/outdoor seating. Restaurant/cafe/conference/functions.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Rowan and Natasha Cambie<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 3609<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 3609<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Onaero Beach Rd, Waitara<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 155 Kaipikari Rd, RD 45, Urenui 4375<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:waiauestate@xtra.co.nz">waiauestate@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the website in a new window. " href="http://www.waiauestate.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.waiauestate.co.nz</a> <br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Withers Coachlines</div><p>Tours, mountain and airport shuttle.<div><strong>Contact:</strong> Clarry or Blair<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-751 1777<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-751 3407<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 275 1177<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 414 South Road, RD 4, New Plymouth 4374<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:travel@withers.co.nz">travel@withers.co.nz</a></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Woolshed Museum</div><p>General museum of mainly smaller household, school and military items, telephones and light farm equipment.<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> By appointment only.<br /><div><strong>Contact:</strong> W T Hone<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-346 5660<br /><strong>Address:</strong> Kohi Rd, RD 1, Waverley 4591<br /><br /></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Wreck of the Gairloch</div><p>When on a voyage from Onehunga to Kawhia, Raglan and Wanganui, with general cargo and timber, the steamer was wrecked on 5 January 1903 on Oakura Reef.<div><strong>Address:</strong> Off State Highway 45, lower end of Timaru Rd. Located 6km south of Oakura.</div></p></div> </body> </html>