Taranaki
Taranaki is not only a place to find the soulful beauty of New Zealand's heartland, but is also home to dynamic city New Plymouth and a coastline of stunning surf beaches. Mt Taranaki is ever-present in this region—a huge, dramatic volcanic cone with a snowy top in winter months.
Taranaki’s main areas include New Plymouth (population 74,000), Hawera (South Taranaki population 26,000) and Stratford (population 8,900), with many small towns worth exploring between. more
Taranaki is connected to Auckland on just a 40 minute flight, Wellington on a 45 minute flight and Christchurch in less than an hour and a half. There are three ways to drive to Taranaki – from the north and Auckland (4.5 hours), the south and Wellington (4.5 hours) or via the scenic Forgotten World Highway, which connects to the Central North Island (2.5 hours).
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299 ON DEVON WEST - New Plymouth
299 ON DEVON WEST - New Plymouth
Our vision: to provide a homely experience that you will remember, enjoy and want to have again as well as tell others about. Families or corporate guests can relax in our private courtyard and BBQ area. Biking or walking distance to coastal walkway, city, hospitals, Govette Brewster Art Gallery, Puki Ariki Museum, Yarrows Stadium and TSB Showplace. Taranaki Rhododendron Festival.
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- +64 6 757 9151
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- 0800 843 299 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 299 Devon Street West, New Plymouth 4310, Taranaki, New Zealand
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AHU AHU BEACH VILLAS - Oakura, Taranaki
AHU AHU BEACH VILLAS - Oakura, Taranaki
Mobile-friendly - Ahu Ahu's farmland setting with magnificent sea views, and it's wonderful stretch of beach just below, are situated where Taranaki's mountain range tumbles down and meets the Tasman Sea. The resulting mix of dynamic natural environment and unique award-winning architecture make it perfect accommodation for a romantic retreat, time out alone, or with friends, family or business colleagues.
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- +64 6 752 7370
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- +64 27 4 781 206
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- 321 Ahu Ahu Road, RD 4, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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ARIARI LODGE - Lake Rotorangi, Taranaki
ARIARI LODGE - Lake Rotorangi, Taranaki
Mobile-friendly - Imagine staying in a luxuriously private self contained chalet with picturesque scenery. Be captivated by the natural beauty, lake views and sculptured landscape. Unwind listening to the birdsong and farm animals from your own private verandah. Simply relax or kayak the tranquil waters of Lake Rotorangi or hike around the nearby Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve.
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- +64 6 764 7577
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- 505A Aorere Road, Mangamingi, Taranaki, New Zealand
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ARIKI BACKPACKERS & ACCOMMODATION - New Plymouth
ARIKI BACKPACKERS & ACCOMMODATION - New Plymouth
Mobile-friendly - Ariki Backpackers is the fun, friendly, laid-back hostel in the heart of New Plymouth. At backpacker prices, it has a range of rooms, including a girls' only dorm, private rooms, family rooms and the famous Queen Anne Room for that special night! The hostel sleeps up to 42 and is ideal for sports teams, both young and old.
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- +64 6 769 5020
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- 25 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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ASHLEY PARK - Waitotara
ASHLEY PARK - Waitotara
Relax and enjoy the peace of the countryside by day visits or staying in either the camping ground, secluded chalets or bed and breakfast in the homestead. Hand-feed our pet farm animals, stroll around the park and lake, or take a more strenuous farm walk. Be tempted with Devonshire tea in the antique shop and visit our memory lane museum.
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- +64 6 346 5917
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- 2924 SH 3, Waitotara, New Zealand
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AVIS RENT A CAR - Nationwide
AVIS RENT A CAR - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Discover what you've been missing with New Zealand's most trusted car rental brand, offering a wide range of late model cars, 4WDs and vans, available from more than 40 convenient locations nationwide. Avis rentals also include unlimited kilometres, free standard insurance, and 24-hour breakdown service from AA Roadside Assistance. You can also earn Airpoints Dollars™ when renting with Avis.
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- +64 9 526 2800
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- 800 655 111 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 40 Branches throughout New Zealand
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BARBERRY HILL - Taranaki
BARBERRY HILL - Taranaki
Barberry Hill offers a choice of two studio lofts in a country retreat farm setting, fully self contained or bed and breakfast, just 3kms from the centre of Stratford and close to Mt Taranaki. The lofts are spacious, comfortable, each with a balcony, wood fire, full kitchen and dining facilities and free Wifi.
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- +64 6 928 4560
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- +64 21 190 4449
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- 297 Warwick Road, Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand
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BELT ROAD SEASIDE HOLIDAY PARK - New Plymouth
BELT ROAD SEASIDE HOLIDAY PARK - New Plymouth
Mobile-friendly - With a superb elevated seaside location, our quality 4 star holiday park has amazing views of the Tasman Sea and Port Taranaki. We offer a great range of modern accommodation including Park Motels, ensuite and standard cabins, as well as powered and non-powered sites. Features: Wi-Fi, Freeview TV, BBQ, bike hire, Sky TV Lounge
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- +64 6 758 0228
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- 0800 804 204 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 2 Belt Road, Moturoa, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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BUSHY PARK HISTORICAL HOMESTEAD - Wanganui
BUSHY PARK HISTORICAL HOMESTEAD - Wanganui
Bushy Park Homestead in Wanganui is a Category One heritage building and has been preserved very much in its original state. As guests in our Bed and Breakfast, you will live as the guests of the past did, with spacious rooms and delicious home style cooking. And for families we have cabin style accommodation and both powered and non-powered campsites.
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COASTAL WALKWAY - New Plymouth
COASTAL WALKWAY - New Plymouth
The award-winning Coastal Walkway is a 12.7km path that forms an expansive sea-edge promenade stretching from Pioneer Park at Port Taranaki all the way to the eastern side of Bell Block Beach with numerous pedestrian access points dotted along the way. Ideal for walking, running, cycling or skating, or simply enjoying the view of the dramatic west coast.
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COPTHORNE HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL - New Plymouth
COPTHORNE HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL - New Plymouth
Mobile-friendly - Located in the heart of New Plymouth City, only 10 minutes from the airport and 25 minutes from magnificent Mt Taranaki. Within strolling distance of the CBD, main shopping centre, Len Lye Centre, TSB Showplace Events Centre, museum and art gallery, restaurants, bars and cafes. The hotel offers spacious, air conditioned rooms and large conference facilities. Accommodation in New Plymouth.
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- +64 6 758 7495
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- 42 Powderham St, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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DAWSON FALLS MOUNTAIN LODGE & CAFE - Egmont National Park
DAWSON FALLS MOUNTAIN LODGE & CAFE - Egmont National Park
Feel nature’s heartbeat right on the slopes of Mount Taranaki. Nestled at 905m above sea level on the south-eastern slopes of Mt Taranaki, within the beautiful Egmont National Park, is Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge. The lodge provides a rare opportunity for its guests to stay in a traditional mountain lodge within the bounds of a National Park.
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- +64-6-765-5457
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- 1890 Upper Manaia Road, Kaponga, Dawson Falls end, Egmont National Park 4391 Make an Enquiry
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EGMONT ECO LODGE AND LEISURE PARK - New Plymouth
EGMONT ECO LODGE AND LEISURE PARK - New Plymouth
Egmont Eco Lodge and Leisure Park provides one of the most tranquil spots to stay in central New Plymouth. Our Eco friendly holiday park provides accommodation for 150 guests. We offer a bed for every budget. Within our 7 acres of picturesque park-like surroundings we offer a full range of Accommodation options. Ideal group accommodation. Conference facilities.
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- +64 6 753 5720
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- 12 Clawton Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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EGMONT NATIONAL PARK - Taranaki (North Island)
EGMONT NATIONAL PARK - Taranaki (North Island)
Egmont National Park is one of the most accessible national parks in the country. Situated on the western coast of the North Island, its nearest towns are New Plymouth, Inglewood, Stratford and Opunake. Mt Egmont (Mt Taranaki) is the volcano that sits roughly in the middle of the park while waterfalls, rainforests and mossy swamps abound.
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FERN LODGE - Inglewood
FERN LODGE - Inglewood
Mobile-friendly - Located in the beautiful township of Inglewood, Fern Lodge is the largest of many historic buildings. Our friendly house bar offers a reasonably priced delicious bar menu using fresh local ingredients. We are able to create the perfect layout for your upcoming function. The grand central staircase will lead you to your accommodation for the night.
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- +64 6 756 7220
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- 40 Matai Street, Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand
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FIND MY ADVENTURE - NZ WALKING ACCESS COMMISSION
FIND MY ADVENTURE - NZ WALKING ACCESS COMMISSION
Mobile-friendly - Choose from hundreds of tracks and trails across New Zealand to walk, cycle, horse ride or more! Maps, photos, descriptions and all the information you need to find your next adventure, wherever you are. The NZ Walking Access Commission is the government’s expert agency on public access to the outdoors.
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- +64 4 815 8502
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- Level 15, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis St, Wellington, New Zealand
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FITZROY BEACH HOLIDAY PARK - New Plymouth
FITZROY BEACH HOLIDAY PARK - New Plymouth
Mobile-friendly - Stay at New Plymouth's only beachfront Holiday Park, top rated on TripAdviser. A flax shelter-belt runs along the beachfront and the coastal walkway meanders beside the peaceful, family friendly park. Accommodation options for everyone, great camping facilities and all cabins have ensuites, or try 'Glamping@Fitzroy'. Great hosts, Wi-Fi, 18-hole golf course, swimming pool & playground adjacent. Best deals on website.
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- +64 6 758 2870
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- +64 27 649 1821
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- 1D Beach St, Fitzroy, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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Learn Bouldering (Rock Climbing Without Ropes) Ages 14 - 24
Youth holiday session - Learn How to Boulder for free! Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls, known as boulders, without the use of ropes or ...
Where: YMCA, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 83 Liardet St, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 1:30pm on Tuesday 15th January 2019
To: 2:30pm on Thursday 17th January 2019
Summer Reads
Need a good book to read in the sun? Choose a book from our carefully curated Summer Read collection (you can download an eBook, eAudiobook or pick up the latest copy from the Puke Ariki Library) and then sit back and ...
Where: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 11:00am on Monday 14th January 2019
To: 2:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
Hina: Celebrating Taranaki Women
Hina: Celebrating Taranaki Women is an acknowledgement and celebration of women. It features the stories of 11 Taranaki women from all walks of life, from Taranaki’s early history to the present. Alongside these 11 ...
Where: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 9:00am on Friday 7th September 2018
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 3rd March 2019
Illusion: Nothing Is As It Seems
Should we always believe what we see right in front of us? Can you trust your senses? Has technology made things clearer, or muddied the waters between reality and fiction? And is anything really as it seems? All of ...
Where: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 9:00am on Saturday 10th November 2018
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 17th March 2019
Heart Kids NZ Fundraising Dinner
On Friday 18th January 2019 i'll be hosting a Fundrising dinner for Heart kids NZ on a Pay what you think its worth for those in possession of a ticket. Tickets will be available from Bach on Breakwater cafe. This ...
Where: Bach On Breakwater Cafe, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 6:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 10:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
Youth Pool & Table Tennis Tournament Ages 14 - 24
Win a prize! Free food.
Where: Y Hub, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: Cnr of Pendarves and Liardet St, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 1:30pm on Friday 18th January 2019
To: 3:30pm on Friday 18th January 2019
Flavours Night Market
Flavours Night Market offers street foods from around the world, every Friday from 4.30 - 8.30 at Huatoki Plaza, in New Plymouth's CBD, special nights with live music.
Where: Huatoki Plaza, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: James Lane, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 4:30pm on Friday 2nd November 2018
To: 8:30pm on Friday 1st February 2019
Public Skating
Public skating sessions for young and old on Friday evenings during January. Early sessions for families, 5 to 6:30 pm. Entry: $5 per skater. Later session 7 to 9 pm. Entry: $7 per skater, or $5 per skater for a ...
Where: East End Skating Rink, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: Nobs Line, East End Beach, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 5:00pm on Friday 21st December 2018
To: 9:00pm on Friday 1st February 2019
School Holiday Programme for Young Broadcasters
Want to be part of a radio show recording? Media Kids together with The Most FM Radio station will be hosting a very exciting school holiday programme for young broadcasters. We might have a visit from a special ...
Where: Novotel New Plymouth Hobson, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: Cnr Hobson & Leach Streets, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 9:00am on Thursday 17th January 2019
To: 1:00pm on Friday 18th January 2019
It's all about Beer,
We match 6 great local craft beers with the best local ingredients to a scrumptious degustation menu. Forgotten 43 Brewing, Stratford Beer Tasting 19.01.2019 At Stony River Boutique Hotel “Patea” clear ...
Where: Stony River Boutique Hotel, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 2502 Surf Highway, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 6:00pm on Saturday 19th January 2019
To: 10:00pm on Saturday 19th January 2019
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