Taranaki Stories

Mount Taranaki

The perfect cone of Mt Taranaki rising from green farmland is a spectacular sight – especially when iced with a frosting of snow in winter.

Surf Highway 45

Surf Highway 45 follows the curve of Taranaki’s coastline – 105 kilometres offering some of the country’s best surf breaks and thrills for amateur and experienced surfers alike.

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

New Zealand’s leading contemporary art gallery, the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery is home to the collection of world-renowned modern artist Len Lye.

Puke Ariki

The Puke Ariki centre combines a library, museum, visitor information centre and café into one stunning building on the New Plymouth waterfront.

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

Hugely popular with walkers, runners and cyclists, the award-winning New Plymouth Coastal Walkway runs seven kilometres along the city waterfront, offering superb views all the way.

Forgotten World Highway

Winding 150 kilometres from Stratford to Taumarunui, State Highway 43 offers a soul-satisfying road trip through a rugged landscape and tiny, isolated communities.