Title: Back Beach in Taranaki - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Back Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Back-Beach-Hotels.0-l553248621532610676-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Taranaki](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Taranaki.d6047979.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Taranaki](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Taranaki.d6047979.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Back Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Back-Beach.d553248621532610676.Car-Rental-Guide)[Taranaki Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Taranaki.d6047979.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Back Beach Tours and Activities ![Sunrise over the rocks of the Back beach in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Perfect spot for surfing.; Shutterstock ID 580134319; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610676/8c894500-dbbe-4e84-aa2c-fbd28191ddce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise over the rocks of the Back beach in New Plymouth, New Zealand. 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The microwave oven needs some warning as its position is such that the corner goes into your head when workingo Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Paritutu Rock featuring a bay or harbour, a beach and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111862/041f5a1c-364d-47da-b2ad-5c4191566967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paritutu Rock 5/5(2 reviews) Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea. [](https://expedia.ca/Paritutu-Rock-Spotswood.d6111862.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve featuring island views, a sunset and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111864/ba7bcdbc-57e5-4916-b130-94ff8f21e7d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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