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Take a romantic row in an illuminated rowboat, wander along a path strewn with fluorescent pebbles, or catch a free show at the Festival of Lights in New Plymouth's gorgeous Pukekura Park. Every evening there's an entertainment programme on two stages. The daytime programme includes scavenger hunts, skateboarding, face-painting and much more. Begins on December 17 and runs until February 12. Free.
Contact: 0800 639 759