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Gardens • Visit one of New Zealand’s fastest-changing beaches in Taranaki
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t could be the natural landscape, from the picture-perfect peak of Mt Taranaki/Taranaki Maunga to the black-sand surf beaches, or maybe it’s the creative events calendar. Perhaps it’s the many marvellous gardens, or the hundreds of kilometres of alpine and bush hikes, golf courses and world-class surf breaks. The reasons for visiting Taranaki are many.
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South Taranaki district is centred on the vibrant town of Hāwera, with Eltham, Waverley, Pātea and Ōpunake. The main centre of Taranaki, New Plymouth offers an eclectic mix of culture, contemporary style and hospitality. Stratford sits between Mt Taranaki and East Taranaki and is unique in its Shakespearean theme – many of the town’s streets are named after the great Bard’s works.
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Mt Taranaki offers over 200km of walks, from ‘goblin’ forests to spectacular waterfalls, to alpine hikes and the drive around the base of the Maunga will connect you with many of the region’s stories, as well as welcoming towns, cosy cafés, art galleries and other points of interest.
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