Taranaki - Explore Surf Highway 45

Follow the footsteps of past pioneering surfers along Taranaki's legendary coastline.

Surf Highway 45 traces Taranaki’s coastline from New Plymouth to Hāwera passing dozens of surf breaks, all under the watchful eye of Mount Taranaki.

Rocky rights

Taranaki’s coast is home to much more than just the surf. There are cosy cafés, art and craft studios and more, handily located in the towns along the route– Ōakura, Ōkato, Ōpunake and Manaia. Tap into the area’s rich history: explore Koru Pā, discover the history of the Cape Egmont Lighthouse, and visit shipwrecks and more as you pass through the distinctive landscape. Almost every road that heads towards the coast leads to a beach or surf break, with Ōakura and Ōpunake particularly popular beaches – both are patrolled bylifeguards over the summer months.

Pick up a copy of the Surf Highway 45 guide from a Taranaki i-SITE or download from www.visit.taranaki.info

Pumping rights - Surf Highway 45

MUST-DO'S - SURF HIGHWAY 45

Wreck of the Gairloch

Ōpunake Walkway

Cape Egmont Lighthouse

Cape Light Museum

'Gairloch' shipwreck