New Plymouth: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 74Commenters, many local or former residents, speak warmly of New Plymouth's scenery, coastline and community, while noting weather and a quiet, small-city pace.
- scenery and coastal walkways
- sense of community and home
- beaches and mountain views
- liveability recognition
- sunny days when weather cooperates
- wet weather
- small-city quiet
- limited attention beyond main roads
- Former residents describe it as a wonderful place to grow up
- Weather can be wet but sunny days are special
- Locals call it underrated compared to other NZ cities
- Lots of natural beauty within a small city
Read from 8 videos, 39 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
48hrs in NEW PLYMOUTH - Top Things To Do in New Plymouth, Taranaki | New Zealand Travel Guide
CJ Explores · 57K views · 2024
What viewers said
“This is one of my favourites..New Zealand just gets better and better...more please.🎉❤”
♥ 8 likes
“I can't believe how much New Plymouth has changed! I was born there 50 years and haven't been back for 25+, it has grown so much!! Wonderful video, thank you! 🙏❤🥹”
♥ 4 likes
“Paradise on earth or as we like to say Taradise...thank you for showcasing our beautiful home ❤”
♥ 6 likes
“I live in new plymouth best place ever❤ ❤”
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“Fun Fact: The wind wand was marketed as being the only one in the world. It broke several times in the first few months, one instance the top came off and almost crushed someone. There is one in Germany that is two feet taller, has had almo”
♥ 1 likes
“aww this was so epic seeing you go back to your roots cuzzy!! 🥰 and watching you and all the cuzzies hang out was so nostalgic and heartwarming! loved this vlog so much 😊”
♥ 3 likes
“I've been to almost all parts of NZ. I think New Plymouth is one of the most underrated cities.”
♥ 1 likes
“The wat'a fall looks great.”
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“Best place to grow up as kid I had the best childhood growing in taranaki you guys showcased it soo well. ❤”
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“Nice video. New Zealand has to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Love the south island and Fjordland and the lakes. That spot with the food trucks looks good.”
♥ 3 likes
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