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There is not one but several Facts about New Plymouth that tourists should know before planning their holiday. The facts show details of how the city came into being and who its people are. There is ample information on the weather and places of interest in the list of Facts about New Plymouth.

New Plymouth is the port and main city in the Taranaki region. Situated on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand, this region has shores, mountains and national parks. It was in 1828 that Richard "Dicky" Barrett landed on the New Plymouth shore and then built a trading post at Ngamotu in New Plymouth. The original inhabitants of the region were the Maoris. Barrett traded with the Maoris. It was on behalf of the New Zealand Company that Barrett initiated the trading.

It was the William Bryan, shipping vessel that brought with it many people. These people were the first settlers of this region. The ship anchored on the 31st of March in the year 1841. After this event a series of conflicts and disputes ensued between the Maoris and the settlers. Very soon the city was converted into a fortified garrison during the Taranki Civil War. This forms a major section of the political Facts about New Plymouth.

There are many interesting places in New Plymouth. There is a lot of scope for adventure. Some of the best adventure activities that the tourists can indulge in are dam dropping, Mokau River sailing, surfing, kayaking, sailing and even hiking. Apart from this the tourists can also attend the local festivals in the vicinity.

Facts about New Plymouth also include information on the climate and weather conditions. In general the climate of the place is moist and warm. In summers the temperatures are about 21 to 22 o C. However, the temperatures are less at night. The temperature hovers between 12oC to 13oC. In winter the day temperature is around 12oC to 13oC. At the night the weather becomes a little chilly. The weather as a whole however is pleasant. The annual rainfall in the New Plymouth region is 1432mm.

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