New Plymouth isite Visitor Information Centre

05/02/2025

Waitangi Day we are open...1000am to 5pm

25/01/2025

ATTENTION!

Good news! UpsideOver Acrobatics has been rescheduled to 4pm today at Central Baptist Church.

Join New Plymouth's own Aerial Dance Studio as they dazzle you with their breathtaking twirls, flips, and twists—fun for the whole family! 🤸‍♀️✨

Tonight is the FINAL night of our summer season to enjoy the magical lights, rain or shine, from 8:30pm to 11pm at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. 🌟

The Festival Hub will be open from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.

Plan your visit here: https://bit.ly/3BBcLwO

Don't miss out—see you there! 👋😊

24/01/2025

24/01/2025

UPDATE: Issued at 9:15am Sun 26 Jan 2025
Area: Mount Taranaki/Taranaki Mounga
Period: 9 hours from 9:00am Sun 26 Jan to 6:00pm Sun 26 Jan
Forecast: On top of what has fallen, expect 50 to 70 mm. Peak rates of 15 to 20 mm/h, especially this morning.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

🔶Taranaki has been issued a Heavy Rain Warning🔶
➡Area: Mount Taranaki/Taranaki Maunga
➡Period: 22 hours from 9:00pm Sat 25 Jan to 7:00pm Sun 26 Jan
➡Forecast: Expect 120 to 150 mm to accumulate. Peak rates of 10 to 15 mm/h, especially Saturday night and Sunday morning. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
➡Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
➡Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Issued at 9:24am Sat 25 Jan 2025

04/12/2024

03/12/2024

FREE FRIDAYS ARE HERE! 🎄

This December, leave the car at home and hop on the bus – it’s FREE on Fridays all over Taranaki! 🚌

🗓 Dates to mark in your calendar:

Friday, 6 December
Friday, 13 December
Friday, 20 December

Why not...
✅ Skip the parking stress and shop local with ease
✅ Enjoy a relaxed, cost-free ride to work or play
✅ Support the community and make a greener choice

Business owners – encourage your customers to take advantage of this offer! Spread the word and let them know it’s easier than ever to visit your business.

Commuters – give the bus a go to get to and from work. Save money, relax and enjoy the ride while supporting a more sustainable way to travel.

Find bus timetables and plan your journey here: https://bit.ly/4eTPunp

30/11/2024

Happening Sunday 1st December 2024

30/11/2024

No cooking required... Yes let our foodies take care of you at tomorrow's The Seaside Market
Sunday December 1st 9-2pm
With
Cocozo authentic Japanese cuisine
Little Bali Asian fusian delights
The Rolling Pizza the name says it all
The Favor Flavour on wheels indo Chinese, fijian cuisine
Sumela Kebab kebabs, loaded fries and more
Thai delight takeaway Phad Thai bao buns
Ollie + LaLa sweet and savory crepes
Etta - Coffee & Cake delicious hot drinks
Bratwurst Bros. Authentic German sausages
Patea Hangi Shop hangi, pies, seafood
I Love Langos - Hungarian Fried Bread amazing Hungarian Fried Bread
Kat's Gelato and Sorbet Ice Cream Van make sure you try one of the 11 delicious flavours
Chur Chicken Japanese chicken dishes and amazing dessert
Bite me tacos to die for
Fruzo Taranaki/Whanganui Slushies galore
Rolled Cookie Co oh my goodness delicious cookies
Foxton Fizz classic kiwi soft drink
Poppa's Kettle Corn Taranaki the most delicious popcorn
Amadinah Mediterranean hummus dips n pita
flora, chocolate bon bons
fudge. Great selection of fudges

December 1st at The Seaside Market shop and eat local

29/11/2024

You can collect your TSB Festival of Lights brochure from New Plymouth isite Visitor Centre- where we are open everyday 10am to 5pm.

24/11/2024

TIMBERRR...! is coming to TSB Showplace on Thursday, December 5th!

This heartfelt comedy that is set in Tahora, Taranaki is coming to New Plymouth for a very limited time only! A Kiwi story by Kiwi writers performed by 3 brilliant Kiwi actors.

Showtimes: 1 PM & 7 PM

Come and see the isite team for your ticket needs.
Note: Booking fees apply…
Open every day from 10am till 5pm, located within Puke Ariki Museum.

23/11/2024

20/11/2024

Who doesn’t love free rides? 🎄 Make this Christmas even merrier with FREE buses to and from the New Plymouth Christmas Parade on Saturday, 30 November! 🚌✨

Bring the family, skip the parking hassles and enjoy a festive day out together.

Check out the bus timetables and pick-up spots here 👉bit.ly/3Z4FX8f

Let’s make it a magical day - see you on board! 🎅🌟

14/11/2024

Come see the isite team for your ticketing needs. Note: Booking fees apply. We are open daily from 10am to 5pm. Located within Puke Ariki

11/11/2024

Come see the isite team for your ticketing needs.
Note: Booking fees apply.
We are open daily from 10am to 5pm. Located within Puke Ariki

TSB Showplace

10/11/2024

New Zealand's favourite light festival located in New Plymouth's Pukekura Park.
21 December 2024 - 26 January 2025
Lights on every night 8.30pm - 11pm