Taranaki

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Taranaki

The Naki is quite the surprise package. Talk with the colloquial locals and unlock a Jack-in-the-Box of the unexpected.

Taranaki Experiences

Location

All Locations

Wilkies Pools Loop Track

Kaponga, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

5 11 reviews

Time: 1 - 1hr 30 min return

Pukekura Park

New Plymouth

5 9 reviews

The park covers about 52ha (128 acres) and contains a diverse range of landscapes, including many plant collections, exotic specimen trees, formal...

Walking

Fantham's Peak

Dawson Falls, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

4.9 9 reviews

4.1 km return | 5 hours return

Freedom Camping

Northern Headland Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 6 reviews

Pouakai Plateau Tarn after snowfall. 15 minutes from Hut.

Walking

Mangorei Track to Pouakai Hut

Pouakai Range, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

4.9 5 reviews

10 km return | 4-5 hours return

Freedom Camping

Opunake Lake Carpark, Opunake

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.9 4 reviews

* Toilets under construction until June 2026* - Not suitable for non self contained during this time.

Libraries
Museums and Galleries

Puke Ariki Museum and Library

New Plymouth

4.9 3 reviews

Rotokare Scenic Reserve

4.9 27 reviews

We are a pest free sanctuary. We have spent millions of dollars and hours eradicating mice, rats, stoats, weasels and possums from inside the...

Walking

Tahurangi Translator Tower track

North Egmont, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

4.9 2 reviews

Time: 1hr 30 min one way

Freedom Camping

Arawhata Road Carpark

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 1 review

Self-contained vehicles only. Maximum of three (3) consecutive nights in any calendar month, at any one site. Maximum of three (3) vehicles...

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Zoos and Aquariums

Brooklands Zoo

4.8 1 review

Farmers Market Taranaki

4.8 1 review

Libraries

Waverley Library

4.8 1 review

Freedom Camping

Stratford Plateau Carparks

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki - Overnight Campervan Parking

4.8 23 reviews

Large carpark area with Alpine views

Walking

Kapuni Loop Track to Dawson Falls

Kaponga, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

4.8 8 reviews

Time: 45 min to 1 hr loop track

Walking

Mount / Mt Messenger to White Cliffs Walkway track

4.8 3 reviews

Time: 4 hr

Walking

Stratford Plateau track

Dawson Falls, Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

4.8 3 reviews

Time: 3 hr return

Camping Grounds
Dump Station

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park

4.7 44 reviews

New Plymouth's only holiday park on the beach, by the city.

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Stratford Kiwi Motels and Holiday Park

4.7 39 reviews

At Stratford Holiday Park, there are powered and non-powered sites available, communal showers, toilets, kitchen, tv lounge and dump station available...