On this Christmas in Taranaki tour, our travellers stay three nights at New Plymouth’s Waterfront Hotel, see the Festival of Lights at Pukekura Park and celebrate Christmas with lunch at the Nice Hotel.
Visit the Len Lye Centre, a modern architectural wonder
Stroll Te Rewa Rewa bridge
Christmas lunch at the unique, boutique Nice Hotel
Festival of Lights
Explore the light displays, Festival of Lights
Pukekura Park fountain
New Plymouth sightseeing with a local guide
Wander the historic Tupare garden and homestead
Ride along historic Waitara Railway
Morning tea with Colin and June Cairnhill Farm and Garden
Wander the garden, Cairnhill
Whangamomona Hotel
Lunch at the Whangamomona Hotel
Lauren's Lavender Farm, Forgotten World Highway
Cruise Lake Taupo to Mine Bay
Contemporary Māori rock carving, Mine Bay, Taupo
Lava glass blowing demonstration, Lynden Over
Lava glass garden sculptures, Lynden Over
Relaxing on the lawn, Tauhara Garden, Taupo
Private lunch at Rosenvale with Penny Diprose
Rosenvale Scarecrows