Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival
https://www.taranakigardens.co.nz/
Located halfway between Auckland and Wellington on New Zealand’s west coast, the Taranaki region is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.
The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks, and the symmetrical volcanic cone of Mt Taranaki even featured in the Last Samurai movie starring Tom Cruise – a lookalike to Mt Fuji in Japan. Explore the multitude of activities on offer including river rafting and multi-day hikes through native forests – or for the super adventurous, why not try surfing and snowboarding in the same day? For a more relaxing experience, walk the New Plymouth coastal walkway and see the Wind Wand, conceived by the pioneering kinetic artist, Len Lye. There are art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries as well as a thriving café culture. Or pay a visit to one of the last working lighthouses in New Zealand, the Cape Egmont lighthouse.
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre
The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is New Zealand’s contemporary art museum and the home to artist Len Lye’s multi-media art work. The public art museum offers free access to contemporary ideas from Aotearoa New Zealand and the world.
Situated in the heart of New Plymouth, the TSB Festival of Lights transforms the beautiful botanic setting of Pukekura Park into a wonderland of light for seven weeks.
The team is currently hard at work planning the entertainment and lights for the 2019/2020 season. You can check back here later in the year for important festival information.
Tūpare
Just a short drive from New Plymouth, Tupare is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and distinctive gardens. It is one of three heritage properties owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region.
https://www.newzealand.com/uk/plan/business/tupare/
