Taranaki
TongapŌrutu
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Egmont National THREE SISTERS AND ELEPHANT ROCK In Tongapōrutu, two colossal 25m rock formations dominate the beach. Known as the Three Sisters, the sea is swallowing them one at a time (along with Elephant Rock’s trunk that eroded away) so go and see them while you can.
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Three Sisters & Elephant Rock, Tongapōrutu © Rach Stewart
itfaorrad at ra W St TE ROIMATA O TE ATIAWA STONE This commemorative stone in Waitara pays tribute to the iwi chief at the time of the first Taranaki War in 1860.
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WAITARA RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY Chug from Waitara to Lepperton travelling along Taranaki’s historic Waitara Branch Line in an open carriage. Part of the track is New Zealand’s steepest. Running once a month during winter and on the first and third Sunday of each month over summer.
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MANUKORIHI PĀ Waitara was one of the first areas in the region to be settled by Māori and its pā sits on a knoll above town. Arrange a tour to see the attractive carved meeting house, Te Ikaroa-a-Maui.
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URENUI A 10-minute drive from Waitara, this coastal settlement comes complete with a scenic marine reserve and a strong Māori connection, including the Urenui Marae where iwi events are held.
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rdas whitebait capitals. Stratfareoknown Even if you don’t fish, tucking aarwhitebait a fritter is a must. Waitinto A ten minute drive north from
WHITECLIFFS WALKWAY Embark on a five-hour walk at low tide across farmland and coastal bluffs to see the dramatic white cliffs (Paraninihi), Three Sisters and historic Te Horo stock tunnel. Always check ahead with DOC for restoration closures and up-to-date access information.
Tongapōrutu. AWAKINO This laid-back coastal town embraces the roaring Tasman Sea. With black-sand beaches favoured by surfers and spectacular West Coast sunsets: a hidden gem in plain sight. A 20-minute drive north from Tongapōrutu.
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WHITEBAITING More than 400 whitebait stands litter the Mōkau riverbanks, and Awakino and Mōkau
Hāwera Inglewood Fun Ho! National Toy Museum Calling all Kiwi kids of
Experience Purangi This is one of the largest community environment schemes in New Zealand, providing 13,000ha of land for threatened indigenous species. Visit Experience Purangi Information Centre to pick up a walks’ brochure and set off on the Otunahe or Hidden Valley walk.
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the 70s and 80s, enjoy a pinch of nostalgia admiring toys from yesteryear and seeing how they were made. Children of today will love it too, because the best toys don’t age.
Stoney Oaks Never brushed a Highland cow before? Time to meet the tame and gentle animals at Stoney Oaks. Home to pigs, deer, giant rabbits, llamas and more, there are bush walks, rowing boats and overnight accommodation. Ten minutes from Inglewood.
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Little Liberty Creamery Sample an award-winning ice cream that is not only delicious but is plant-based creamery and made from the finest natural ingredients.
ordMuseum StratfMaketawa Gleaming with over 20 green
Everett Park Scenic Reserve On the banks of
Manganui River, there are large grassy areas to sprawl out on and huge swimming pools to cool off in. Ten minutes from Inglewood.
and yellow examples of vintage classic John Deere Machinery, this charming museum is run by Barry Bishop. His pristine collection is immaculately presented and a delight to inspect.
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