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History and Culture Tour, New Plymouth

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Quest New Plymouth
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
7
Route
16 km
Starts at
Quest New Plymouth
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided tour in New Plymouth, New Zealand, made by Quest New Plymouth. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Delve into the rich stories and artistic soul of the Taranaki region on this cultural journey. This tour explores the area's fascinating history, from its Māori and colonial past to its modern identity as a hub for contemporary art. Prepare to be inspired by powerful exhibitions and world-class architecture.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Quest New Plymouth, and its stops span about 16 km. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • Puke Ariki
  • Richmond Cottage
  • The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary
  • Huatoki Stream
  • Ngā Motu / Sugar Loaf Islands
  • Quest New Plymouth

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Quest New Plymouth
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
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