Taranaki Districts

NEW PLYMOUTH

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway © Rob Tucker

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 maunga. The district includes North Taranaki, Inglewood and the coastal villages of Ōakura and Ōkato.

SOUTH TARANAKI

Hāwera Water Tower © Venture Taranaki

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

STRATFORD

Stratford Street © Rob Tucker

The heart of Taranaki, Stratford sits between Taranaki Maunga and East Taranaki and is unique in its Shakespearean theme – many of the town’s streets are named after the great Bard’s works.

Patea Museum – The Facade © Richard Wotton