Taranaki Districts

NEW PLYMOUTH

The main centre of Taranaki, New Plymouth offers an eclectic mix of culture, contemporary style and hospitality as it spreads along the coast and back towards the Mountain. The district includes North Taranaki, Inglewood and the coastal villages of Ōakura and Ōkato.

Social Kitchen

Venture Taranaki

STRATFORD

Stratford Street

Rob Tucker

The heart of Taranaki, Stratford sits between Mount 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.

Aerial view of Back Beach

Rob Tucker

SOUTH TARANAKI

Spanning the coastal plains and south of the region, South Taranaki district is centred on the vibrant town of Hāwera, with Eltham, Pātea and Ōpunake also offering welcoming destinations.

Hāwera Water Tower

Venture Taranaki