Back Beach Tours and Activities
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The Metrotel Motel
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Popular places to visit
Paritutu Rock
Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea.
Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve
Visit the remnants of an extinct volcano and discover a rich diversity of marine life in the reefs and islands off the rugged coast of New Plymouth.
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery.
Puke Ariki
Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.
Saint Mary's Church
Admire a building steeped in reverence and tradition as you visit New Zealand’s oldest standing stone church and walk through its surrounding grounds.
Wind Wand
Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway.
Top Back Beach Hotel & Accommodation Deals
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Plymouth International
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park
Retro Views
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Quest New Plymouth
Flamingo Motel
