The natural attractions found in New Plymouth make it ideal for surfing, tramping, and climbing. Famous for it's incredible landscape, New Plymouth is blessed with having the majestic Mt Taranaki as a backdrop. The mountain, with it's unique botanic environment, provides safe access to skiing, climbing, tramping, and photography. For surfing, the scenic splendor of the stunning coastline is unbeatable because of the mighty surf, endlessly crashing in from the Tasman Sea.