Welcome to Taranaki - Top Attractions and Local Culture
No other region on the North Island has a stronger character than Taranaki. Wherever you are, the symmetrical peaks of Mount Taranaki are watching you.
Seen from the top, the lush green fields below are punctuated by streets and dotted with toy cities and wild rocky coasts. In this place you can snowboarding in the morning and surfing in the afternoon.
This area offers various types of outdoor activities. You can take a walk through cool native forest or set out on a multi-day hike. There is rafting, ocean surfing and snow sports in winter.
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If you prefer a quieter adventure, head down New Plymouth's coastal trails and enjoy the Wind Wand, the work of pioneering kinetic artist Len Lye. There are art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries as well as a thriving cafe culture. Apart from that, there are also gardens. Take a walk in the parks and gardens in rhododendron season and take in the beautiful views.
There are many traditional foods in Taranaki served here in the form of natural ingredients, meat, milk, and many more, while enjoying the snow mountain in front of it, it will be fun.
Stroll through bucolic gardens, along coastal walkways or hike through the forest. Egmont National Park is a lush and scenic reserve, with the snow-capped cone of Mt Taranaki rising above it.
With thousands of kilometers of trails, there are walking and hiking options to suit every level of fitness and experience. Welcome to a hiker's paradise, where a network of trails crosses wild coastlines, through ranches, towering river valleys and forests, to dramatic mountain ranges.
Casual dining, home-made beer and cocktails As the days go by, the lure of tapas menus and cocktail lists becomes impossible to resist. Unsurprisingly for a city that really packs its food together, New Plymouth has some tantalizing places for small plates, tall drinks and lively conversation.