Puke Ariki

Puke Ariki is a museum, library and information centre multi function. It additionally has a eating place and a cafe. The two wings of the revolutionary complicated are joined by means of an airbridge. As a vacationer to New Plymouth, you'll find the exhibitions at Puke Ariki each exciting and educational. There are five gallery areas to discover - Taranaki Naturally, Taranaki Life, the Taranaki Experience, the Te Takapou Whariki o Taranaki and the Temporary Exhibitions Gallery. Collectively, the galleries have fun the distinctiveness of Taranaki from 30 million years ago to these days.

Highlights include a real-life walk-via cow shed, a tumbler wooded area showing the place's flora and animals and a captivating 12-minute multi-media theatre show that celebrates all things Taranaki. Admission is loose, even though there may be a charge for special exhibitions. The information centre at Puke Ariki offers a full range of brochures, advice and statistics for site visitors. The centre also can cope with bookings for accommodation, transportation, activities and sights.