Inventory of coastal areas of local or regional significance in the ...

New Plymouth Foreshore
Number: 24 GPS: 2602855E
6238220N
General description
New Plymouth foreshore is a boardwalk and grassy area that makes up part of the coastal
walkway that extends for 7 km from Port Taranaki to the Waiwhakaiho River mouth. The
Huatoki Stream mouth discharges into the Tasman Sea within the area, with a short
walkway adjacent to the Huatoki Stream crossing under St Aubyn Street and connecting
with Puke Ariki Landing.
Location
Within New Plymouth city, adjacent to the central business area.
Land tenure
Site: - District Land: Recreation reserve (administered by the New Plymouth
District Council)
Site access: - District Land: Recreation reserve plus various streets including St Aubyn
Street and coastal walkway (administered by the New
Plymouth District Council)
Values
Amenity High - unique feature in the New Plymouth District connecting city
with coastal environment
- location of ‘Wind wand’ designed by kinetic sculptor Len
Lye
Recreational High - high recreational use, including: fishing, playground,
walking, running and surfing
Cultural/ Not known
Historical
Ecological/
Scientific
Not known
Public access
Excellent - Various access points from St Aubyn Street, including via carparks, and is
part of the coastal walkway.
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