Windsurfing Guide to New Zealand - New Plymouth Information on sailing sites around N.Z. Back Index Forward Other useful information New Plymouth New Plymouth is a harbour port on the west coast surrounded by several good surf beaches. You can also sail out to the Sugar Loaf Island where a few seals reside. The museum is also worth checking out as New Plymouth was a pop- ular home for Maoris before the first settlers took over and there were many wars fought there. Cnr Croyden and Main Rds. There's a sand beach with a big car park, toilets, BBQ and grass rigging areas, and camp grounds close by.
N brings in a chop.
Other harbour users. Good parking, grass rigging and BBQ areas. Camp ground right next to sandy beach. NE is good but rare. Sail outside flagged areas.