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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ASHBY FOLVILLE - New Plymouth
ASHBY FOLVILLE - New Plymouth
Mobile-friendly - We offer superb inner-city accommodation in New Plymouth—The Best Place in New Zealand to live (North & South Magazine 2008). Meticulously transformed by the owners, the two sumptuous rooms are superbly decorated keeping your comfort in mind. The Queen Studio and the larger King Suite offers quiet luxury accommodation right in the heart of New Plymouth's central business district.
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- +64 27 275 4571
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- 52 King Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 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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BELLA VISTA MOTEL - New Plymouth
BELLA VISTA MOTEL - New Plymouth
Motel accommodation in New Plymouth with 18 self-contained, fully serviced studio and family units. Very quiet, wonderful central city location opposite Govett Brewster Art Gallery & Cafe. Free high speed Broadband Internet connection to all rooms. Fresh, locally roasted plunger coffee and complimentary bicycles for the fabulous coastal walkway which is just 100 metres away.
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- +64 6 769 5932
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- 0800 235 528 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 32 Queen Street, New Plymouth 4310, Taranaki, New Zealand
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BELT ROAD SEASIDE HOLIDAY PARK - New Plymouth
BELT ROAD SEASIDE HOLIDAY PARK - New Plymouth
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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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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COVER-MORE TRAVEL INSURANCE - New Zealand
COVER-MORE TRAVEL INSURANCE - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Every day, people like you choose Cover-More New Zealand. And it's not just for Kiwis! We also offer inbound travel insurance for travellers who are coming to discover the wonders of our beautiful country. Millions of people in Australia, China, India, Malaysia, the USA, the United Kingdom and New Zealand rely on Cover-More to help them keep travelling each year.
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- +64 9 308 2120
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- 0800 500 225 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Level 7 - Tower 2, 205 Queen Street, Auckland City, New Zealand
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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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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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FLAMINGO MOTEL - New Plymouth
FLAMINGO MOTEL - New Plymouth
Mobile-friendly - We offer spacious, self-contained New Plymouth accommodation in a unique garden setting. Situated just one kilometre from New Plymouth city centre, we are the perfect base for exploring the Taranaki region. Facilities include swimming pool, indoor hot pool, cooked breakfasts and wireless broadband. We do our utmost to ensure your stay in New Plymouth is as enjoyable as possible.
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- +64 6 758 8149
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- 0508 352 646 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 355 Devon Street West, Lynmouth, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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FORGOTTEN WORLD ADVENTURES - Taumarunui
FORGOTTEN WORLD ADVENTURES - Taumarunui
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand rail tours with a difference departing from Taumarunui, Whangamomona or Stratford. The ultimate way to explore rural New Zealand, along decommissioned railway lines, through tunnels, over bridges and rivers and through townships that time forgot. Experienced from the perspective of rail-carts and rail-bikes, cleverly adapted to self-drive along the tracks of the 140 km Forgotten World Highway railway.
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- +64 7 895 7181
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- +64 21 719 948
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- 0800 724 522 78 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui, New Zealand
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HORSES @ PUKATEA HILL - Taranaki
HORSES @ PUKATEA HILL - Taranaki
Horses @Pukatea Hill is a place where people and horses connect to create unique, authentic horse-back experiences. Our team of horses and ponies are experienced and responsive with many talents.... Our landscape diverse and magical....All journeys are guided by me - Lisa- with a little help from my friends...
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- +64 6 752 5990
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- 1282 Okau Rd, Ahititi 4378, New Zealand
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Youth Breakthrough Workshop Series
Learn skills for the real world, find out who you are, help to solve a community issue, win prizes! These workshops are designed to be fun, and interactive experiences, with guidance and mentoring. Workshop ...
Where: YMCA, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 83 Liardet St, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 3:30pm on Tuesday 7th August 2018
To: 5:30pm on Tuesday 25th September 2018
Andrew Pudewa Conference
Its official! Andrew Pudewa (founder and director of the Institute of Excellence in Writing, expert speaker on issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music, equipper of educators, and general ...
Where: CityLife Church, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 24 Egmont St, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 5:30pm on Tuesday 14th August 2018
To: 9:30pm on Tuesday 14th August 2018
Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosuars
Step back in time 290 million years to when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea, and find out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen in Permian Monsters: Life before the Dinosaurs. ...
Where: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 9:00am on Thursday 15th March 2018
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 9th September 2018
Les Miserables
The Time. Is Now. The Day. Is Here. A quarter of a century since first being staged in New Zealand, the world’s favourite musical returns with this brand new production for a whole new generation. New Plymouth ...
Where: TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 92 Devon St West, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 26th July 2018
To: 10:30pm on Saturday 18th August 2018
Permian Monsters: Low Sensory Experience
Experience Life Before the Dinosaurs, without the noise. Our Permian Monsters exhibition will be a quiet space every Wednesday evening. This is an opportunity for those that wish to check out the exhibition, on the ...
Where: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 4:30pm on Wednesday 6th June 2018
To: 6:00pm on Wednesday 29th August 2018
Drawing Classes
Always wanted to learn to draw, or want to improve your skills? This is an excellent drawing program that Charlotte has been teaching for years, with great results. Suitable for all skill levels, this is an 8-week ...
Where: Charlotte Giblin's Studio Gallery, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 13 Clawton St, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 9:30am on Wednesday 1st August 2018
To: 11:30am on Wednesday 19th September 2018
Flavours Night Market
Flavours Night Markets is a new weekly world food market held in Huatoki Plaza in New Plymouth’s CBD starting 3 Aug from 4.30-8.30pm. Check out our Facebook Page to see the vendors who will be cooking up delicious ...
Where: Huatoki Plaza, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: James Lane, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 4:30pm on Friday 3rd August 2018
To: 8:30pm on Friday 31st August 2018
Train Excursion - Feilding to New Plymouth
On the 18th August depart New Plymouth at 10:00am, Stratford at 11.00am and travel to Fielding for night’s stay in 4 star motel - van can be used to drop off and pick up people as required once there, going to ...
Where: Eastern Taranaki Experience, Stratford, Taranaki
Address: 5 Verona Place, Stratford, Taranaki
From: 10:00am on Saturday 18th August 2018
To: 3:00pm on Sunday 19th August 2018
Bootleg Beach Boys
Fresh from their sold out world tour including Australia, France, London and Holland (to name a few) The Bootleg Beach Boys today announce a 20-venue tour of New Zealand this July and August. A fully costumed show ...
Where: Theatre Royal - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: 92 - 100 Devon St West, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 8:00pm on Saturday 18th August 2018
To: 10:30pm on Saturday 18th August 2018
Huatoki Plaza Market
A selection of arts and crafts at affordable prices. If you are looking for something different, you may find it at the market. Shop local and support locals. If you are interested in having a stall, please contact ...
Where: Huatoki Plaza, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Address: James Lane, New Plymouth, Taranaki
From: 10:00am on Saturday 7th July 2018
To: 3:00pm on Saturday 8th December 2018
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