Photos: Rob Tucker & Supplied
The Wind Wand on the foreshore is a 48 metre high kinetic sculpture – and has 1296 tiny red lights on top
Pukekura Park’s often photographed Poet’s Bridge was named after a racehorse
In Taranaki you can go snowboarding/ skiing in the morning and surfing the same afternoon
Fun Facts
Famous people from Taranaki include: Peter Snell (Olympic runner), Michael Campbell (golfer), Sean Kelly (fashion designer), Melanie Lynskey (actress), Te Whiti O Rongomai (peaceful protest pioneer), Grant Fox (All Black), Paige Hareb (surfer), Michael Smither (artist), Ronald Hugh Morrieson (author).
Surf ’s up!
Help famous Taranaki pro-surfer Paige Hareb find her way from Mt Taranaki to New Plymouth’s Fitzroy Beach!
The Song ‘Poi E’ was made famous by the Patea Maori Club
Famous cats from Taranaki Rastus, who used to go everywhere with motorcycling partner Max. He always wore a red-spotted bandana, cat-sized helmet and racing goggles. Ginger became the first feline to climb to the summit of Mt Taranaki in January 16, 1917.
Colour me!
Taranaki Activity Book For help finding answers and to plan your next holiday – www.visit.taranaki.info
Taranaki Crossword
Spot the Difference
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2 The Forgotten _____ Highway runs from Stratford to Taumarunui.
1 What colour is the sand on the beaches of Taranaki?
4 What is Eltham’s town water tank painted as?
3 All Black from Taranaki: _______ Barrett.
6 Taranaki is often called The ______ of New Zealand.
5 What is the name of the National Park surrounding Mt Taranaki?
7 Pukekura ____ features on the NZ Monopoly Boardgame. 8 What is the big, red, bendy artwork on the New Plymouth foreshore?
Design and colour your own surfboard
Tic Tac Toe Taranaki Word Find HINT:
Dot to Dot
Found on Mt Taranaki, at Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve and the work by Eastern Taranaki Environmental Trust is ensuring their long term survival.
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MOUNT TARANAKI LEN LYE CENTRE TAWHITI MUSEUM BIG SURF WIND WAND
GLOCKENSPIEL TE REWA REWA BRIDGE PUKEKURA PARK CAPE EGMONT WHITE CLIFFS
WHANGAMOMONA AOTEA CANOE COASTAL WALKWAY