The snow-capped cone of Mount Egmont overlooks the national park of the same name. It attracts skiers, experienced hikers and mountain-climbers, and “Sunday athletes” in its foothills, making it very popular with the inhabitants of New Plymouth. Bewa..

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is one of the country’s main contemporary art museums. In addition to hosting about twenty exhibitions per year, its also houses the collection of Len Lye, a leading New Zealand artist, sculptor and experimental filmmaker.