Taranaki and River Region Travel Guides

Surf Highway 45

Surf Highway 45 is a scenic coastal touring route, which follows the stunning Taranaki coastline between New Plymouth and Hawera. So called...

Lavender Lane

Take a stroll through fragrant fields of lavender framed by the majestic backdrop of Mt Taranaki, then relax with a drink in the cafe and admire...

Te Popo Gardens

Te Popo Gardens is a glorious private woodland and park featuring a fine collection of exotic trees in a native environment. This Garden of...

Tikorangi, The Jury Garden

Tikorangi The Jury Garden is steeped in history and is accredited as a garden of national significance. Its history dates back to 1880 and remains...

New Plymouth Airport

New Plymouth airport is located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island and serves the city of New Plymouth and the surrounding region...

Getting to Taranaki

The Taranaki region is located between Wellington and Auckland, on the North Island's west coast. An area rich in art and culture, the conical...

Mt Taranaki & Egmont National Park

Known as either Mt Taranaki or Mt Egmont, the mountain is surrounded by green countryside with lush bushland, waterfalls, snow-capped peaks and...

Tupare Garden

On the boundary of New Plymouth is Tupare, one of two Taranaki gardens managed by the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust. In 1932, Sir Russell and...

Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Park

A unique and diverse habitat for all kinds of marine life, the Sugar Loaf Islands Marine Park is a delight for the senses. Seven islands and...

Pukekura Park

Pukekura Park and the Bowl of Brooklands sit in the heart of New Plymouth. The 49ha of lush native bush and groomed gardens were opened in 1876...

Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust

Pukeiti features one of the world's greatest collections of rhododendrons, azaleas and other rare plants. It's set in 320ha of luxuriant...

Wanganui National Park & Surrounds

The regions of Wanganui and the Manawatu attract visitors from all over the world to experience some of the North Island's most untamed and...

Forgotten World Highway 43

The Forgotten World Highway 43 is New Zealand's first Heritage Trail, beginning in Stratford and ending 150kms later in Taumarunui....

Wanganui Airport

Getting to Wanganui and Manawatu

Ranges, gorges, rivers and sweeping plains define this diverse region - from the agricultural outskirts of Palmerston North, to the windswept...

Tongariro World Heritage National Park

The Tongariro World Heritage National Park isn't special just because of its three magnificent volcanoes. It's also highly treasured...

The Ridges Garden

Come and enjoy these exceptional gardens set on a terrace over-looking the Ruahine Ranges and Tararua foothills. This large and peaceful country...

Waitoka Gardens

Waitoka is a beautiful and remote country garden on the North Island of New Zealand. Idyllic in its location, the gardens are situated in the...

Ruahine Forest Park

The 'spine' of New Zealand's north island is made up of various small mountain ranges, one of which is the Ruahine Ranges, in Ruahine...

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