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A vibrant neon light sculpture in the shape of a tiered fountain or pagoda, glowing with pink and orange lights in a dark park setting at night. Credit: Leisure Time Travel

Leisure Time Travel: New Plymouth Festival of Lights

Hamilton

Hamilton

4 days, 3 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $2,215 pp

Tour overview

Immerse yourself in a captivating fusion of arts, community and nature at New Zealand’s favourite light festival. Experience the magic of the TSB Festival of Lights set against the lush greenery of Pukekura Park in New Plymouth on this fully guided tour. Stroll through a dazzling wonderland where illuminated trees, shimmering lakes, and glowing waterfalls transform the park into a nighttime spectacle. The festival showcases breathtaking lighting installations from around the globe, a stellar lineup of local and national musical acts, and a vibrant schedule of entertainment. As part of this Taranaki getaway, you’ll also enjoy sightseeing throughout Taranaki and New Plymouth. Visit the Stratford Glockenspiel and explore the acclaimed Tawhiti Museum for an immersive look at the region’s history. Enjoy a guided tour of the Pukeiti Gardens, featuring breathtaking rhododendrons and lush native flora. Capture stunning photos at the iconic Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and enjoy some free time in New Plymouth. 

Tour highlights & inclusions

4 days / 3 nights
3 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Hamilton

Hamilton

Hotel 4 star

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Leisure Time Travel

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Trip itinerary

New Plymouth Festival of Lights - Journey to New Plymouth

Today you will journey to New Plymouth along State Highway 3 via Te Kuiti. Travel the Awakino Gorge Road to Mōkau and then traverse Mount Messenger to Urutī. On arrival in New Plymouth, visit the stunning Te Rewa Rewa Bridge for a photo stop, before arriving at your hotel to settle in for the next three nights. New Plymouth is the major city of the Taranaki region. The region is renowned for its consistent surf and black sand beaches and of course, Mount Taranaki, which is shaped like a perfect cone. Dinner tonight will be in the hotel restaurant.

A white, modern pedestrian bridge with a skeletal, rib-like arch framing a perfectly symmetrical, snow-capped volcanic mountain in the distance under a pale sunset sky. Credit: Leisure Time Travel

Accommodation

Modern outdoor swimming pool with patio, lounge chairs, umbrella, and plants under a bright blue sky. Credit: Leisure Time Travel
Plymouth International

Inclusions

Admission to Tawhiti Museum

Festival of Lights in Pukekura Park

Guided tour of Pukeiti Gardens

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