Mt Taranaki makes a quick appearance from behind the clouds as we walked along the Kaiauai Track. PHOTOS: SAMUEL WHITE : Out in the mountain air

The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth is an architectural achievement with its reflective exterior. : Out in the mountain air

The native garden Te Kainga Marire mimics real-life New Zealand bush. : Out in the mountain air

Monica’s Eatery, adjoining the art centre, is a modern and refreshing cafe renovated to pay tribute to Monica Brewster, one of the founders of the art centre. : Out in the mountain air

Hypnotising and mesmerising structural ‘‘flowers’’ dance and twirl about in Len Lye’s own dedicated room at the art centre. : Out in the mountain air

A cheeky tui comes to check out the home-grown native New Zealand garden Te Kainga Marire. : Out in the mountain air

The Megalodon sculpture suspended at the New Plymouth museum. : Out in the mountain air

Te Kainga Marire is in the middle of suburbia : Out in the mountain air

Some of the stunning scenery found on the Kaiauai Track at Mt Taranaki. : Out in the mountain air