Ridgewood Cottage Accommodation

26/09/2026

The best tattoo event in the Southern Hemisphere, the New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival, featuring over 300 of the world’s best artists.

26/09/2026

New Plymouth's locally owned airport shuttle. Easy, affordable, door-to-door transfers between New Plymouth and the airport. Plenty of room for luggage and friendly local drivers.

$36 per household (up to 5 passengers), anywhere in New Plymouth.

26/09/2026

Say YES if you do this or are willing to try.

Some days staying positive and upbeat can feel like an uphill battle. Maybe it was a stressful day at work, a fight with a friend, or even just an off day — whatever it is, there are definitely things you can do to improve your mood. And one of them is walking.

Can walking boost your mood? Can it help you deal with life stress? Can it help you work through relationship problems? Can it lead to a deeper spiritual life? For many, the answer is yes. Walking can help relieve stress. Walking gives you time to think, as well as time to get away from stressors. Getting out of the stressful environment, breathing the air, and feeling your body move is natural stress-relief.

A study published in 2018 showed that even a short bout of walking lasting just 10 minutes can improve mood in young adults when compared to no activity at all. Researchers also noted that a short bout of meditation had the same effect.

There's no reason a bad mood should ruin your day — or even a portion of your day. Oftentimes when we're down about something at work or a minor interpersonal conflict, a quick boost is definitely within your grasp; you just need a conscious desire to feel better and a willingness to literally take steps towards it.

26/09/2026

Fresh for spring!🌱🌱🌷

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

BOOK DIRECT & save on fees.
$110 per night, sleeps 2 people. Comfortable bed & great shower. Off road parking.
Country outlook but 8 mins drive to the centre of town!
Spoil yourself!

Contact Andrew on 0274976807 or [email protected].

05/09/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there.
We cant wait to see you today so pop down to our Father's Day at The Seaside Market 10-2pm Ngamotu brach . Shop, eat and enjoy the live music . See you soon .
(Maybe grab a coat and brolly just in case)

15/08/2026

Rock the Bowl is returning to NPDC’s iconic Bowl of Brooklands on 29 December 2026, bringing a blockbuster lineup of international stars and festival favourites to New Plymouth.