Location
Taranaki, on the North Island's west
coast, is on a peninsula that juts into the Tasman Sea and is half way
between Auckland and Wellington.
General
The most striking natural feature of
Taranaki is the near-perfect volcanic cone of Mt Taranaki that dominates
the whole region. From mountain trails, you can see spectacular views of
Egmont National Park spread out below and lush green dairy pastures that
stretch as far as the eye can see.
New Plymouth and surrounding districts are known for their glorious
parks and gardens, particularly the dazzling array of rhododendrons and
azaleas on display in spring. Many of the area's magnificent private
gardens are open for public viewing year round.
Main Attractions / Activities
There are 21
attractive golf courses in the city and region, many in park-like
surroundings with ocean views. The rugged backcountry makes for exciting
canoeing, horseriding, four-wheel drive adventures and dam dropping. There
is a choice of walking tracks on Mt Taranaki. The three-to-five day
Round-the-Mountain track is recommended. Hut and motel accommodation are
available.
Don't Miss
- Egmont National Park
- Taranaki's gardens
- Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth
- St Mary's pro-Cathedral, New Zealand's oldest stone church
- Lake Mangamahoe, New Plymouth
- Dam Dropping, Hawera
- Surf, Highway 45
- Dairyland, Hawera
Main Centres
- New Plymouth - the main regional centre Inglewood, Stratford, Hawera
- attractive country service towns
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