LOWER NORTH ISLAND
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he lower North Island is divided by a rugged, mountainous spine down the middle. Taranaki and Whanganui sit on the west coast, with the Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa regions on the eastern side of the Ruahine and Tararua ranges. Incorporating the scenic stretch of shoreline that is the Kāpiti Coast, the central Manawatū region, with its vibrant university town of Palmerston North and across to the wild and isolated eastern coastline of the Wairarapa, the lower North Island boasts many varied and interesting attractions. Urban highlights are New Plymouth and Napier, perched on opposite sides of the island, as well as our compact harbourside capital, Wellington.
ABOVE: Wellington view from Mt Victoria © WellingtonNZ LEFT: Festival of Lights, New Plymouth © Mark Harris RIGHT: He Ara Kotahi Pathway, Palmerston North © ManawatuNZ.co.nz
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