Insiders guide

HIT THE SURF (HIGHWAY, THAT IS)

TARANAKI:

Surf Highway 45 traces Taranaki’s coastline from New Plymouth in the north to Hawera in the south, past surf breaks, historic sites, cool towns and more. Almost every road that heads towards the coast will offer a surfable wave – stock up on wax and more at one of the region’s great surf shops that double as everything from cafés to surf history museums. Alternately, find a quiet beach for a Your guide to all the local secrets that picnic or visit the historic Cape Egmont Lighthouse (Cape make Taranaki a great place to visit Rd) or the Cape Light Museum at the end of Bayly Rd to learn of the light house’s very dramatic past or check out the Wreck of the Gairloch, the bow of which is still visible off the end of Timaru Rd. The laid-back towns of Oakura, Okato, Opunake and Manaia punctuate the journey, offering their own stories and attractions and great walking trails. Great spots for beach cricket, sandcastles and swimming can be found at Fitzroy, (Beach St, New Plymouth) East End (Nobs Line, New Plymouth) Oakura (Jans Tce, Oakura) Opunake (Beach Rd, Opunake) and Waitara (off Centennial Dr, Waitara) to name but a few.

AN INSIDER’S GUIDE

For much more information head to www.visit.taranaki.info

MUSEUMS OF ALMOST EVERYTHING Taranaki’s many stories are wonderfully told through the region’s museums. Here are some of the best: • Tawhiti Museum and Traders & Whalers has been repeatedly judged one of the country’s best museums, and has to be experienced to be believed. Please check opening hours/days. 401 Ohangai Rd, just out of Hawera.

• New Plymouth’s waterfront Puke Ariki is a museum, library and i-SITE providing information about the city’s past and present. A fascinating guided walk is also available – book at the i-SITE, 1 Ariki St, New Plymouth • Aotea Utanganui, the Museum of South Taranaki, tells the stories of the area in central Patea. 127 Egmont St, Patea.

• Pioneer Village offers a collection of historic buildings, activities and more. SH3 1km South of Stratford.

For more information visit:

www.visit.taranaki.info

An initiative of New Plymouth District Council

To discover many more of Taranaki’s museums, grab a free Museums and Galleries Guide from the region’s i-SITEs or online at www.visit.taranaki.info.

SCALE NEW HEIGHTS

If you’ve got a head for heights, here’s a few opportunities to get a bird’s eye view of Taranaki: The Hawera Water Tower, built in 1914 as a defence against fires which ravaged the town, has 215 steps leading to spectacular views over Hawera. The tower is open daily – contact the iSITE at its base. 55 High St, Hawera.

Paritutu Rock, the sharp volcanic outcrop alongside Port Taranaki, is also scalable for great views of the coast, mountain and New Plymouth city. Wear sturdy shoes.

Centennial Dr, New Plymouth.

Of course for the best views of the region, head up for a hike on Mount Taranaki. The Dawson Falls, Stratford Plateau or North Egmont access roads lead you to visitor centres or the historic Mountain House, and many short and long walks beyond. Go prepared though, conditions can change very rapidly.

GLORIOUS GARDENS AND PARKS

Taranaki has been known as the Garden of New Zealand since pioneering days, and offers a wide range of public and private gardens and parks. For a full list pick up the Taranaki Parks and Gardens Guide from one of the region’s i-SITES or at www.visit.taranaki.info: • The expansive inner-city Pukekura Park includes a lake, fountain, stunning fernery and picturesque tea house.

Main entrance Fillis St, New Plymouth.

• On the slopes of the mountain, Pukeiti hosts one of the world’s biggest and most diverse rhododendron collections as well as themed treehouses for the kids!

2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth.

• Hollard Gardens is a horticultural oasis in the heart of dairy country. 1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga.

• Former Chapman Taylor-designed homestead Tupare is surrounded by a spectacular garden. 487 Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth.

• Te Kainga Marire, an inner city native garden is one of NZ’s few 6-star gardens. 15 Spencer Pl, New Plymouth.

GET CREATIVE There are plenty of places to check out what’s going on in the local arts scene. Here are some to get you started – for more grab a free Museums and Galleries Guide from the region’s i-SITEs or online at www.visit.taranaki.info.

• The iconic Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre is at the heart of New Plymouth’s burgeoning West End Precinct, and presents cutting edge contemporary art and events with a focus on leading kiwi artist Len Lye. 10am-5pm daily. Corner of King and Queen Sts, New Plymouth.

• Stratford’s Percy Thomson Gallery presents great local and touring exhibitions, Miranda St, Stratford.

• The Lysaght Watt Gallery in Hawera offers an everchanging celebration of local creativity, 6 Union St, Hawera.

MEET THE LOCALS

Taranaki is home to many fascinating creatures. To meet them, check out the region’s zoos and wildlife experiences.

• Family-friendly Brooklands Zoo, Brooklands Dr, New Plymouth • Get hands-on at Stoney Oaks Wildlife Park, Cnr Kaimata & Bristol Rds, Inglewood.

• Pouakai Zoo has an extensive range of exotic wildlife, 1306 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth.

• The predator-free environment of Lake Rotokare is home to regenerating flora and fauna, Sangster Rd, 12km east of Eltham.

• The Purangi Kiwi Project offers beautiful bush walks through the home of a burgeoning kiwi population, Aukawa Rd, off Junction Rd, Purangi – 28km from Inglewood.

• Chaddy’s Charters offers boat trips to the Sugar Loaf Islands to see the seals, as well as paddle board and kayak hire. Ocean View Parade, Port Taranaki.

A LITTLE BIT OUT THERE For a slightly quirkier Taranaki experience, check out the following:

• Try the Forgotten World Adventures pedal or petrol powered rail carts along the disused railway line between Taumarunui and Stratford.

• Located in the main street, Stratford’s Glockenspiel Clock Tower performs excerpts from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 7pm daily.

• Inglewood’s Fun Ho! Toy Museum is a great destination for both young and old. SH3, Inglewood.

• The Manutahi Taxidermy Museum offers a fascinating collection of a different kind. 360 Manutahi Rd, Lepperton.

• At Taranaki Thermal Spa you can soak in 29,000 year old mineral water discovered in 1909 in the hunt for oil.

8 Bonithon Ave, New Plymouth.

• Hillsborough Holden Museum is the largest private collection of Holden memorabilia this side of the ditch, complete with Bathurst-themed mini-putt. 683 Egmont Rd, New Plymouth.

DISCOVER A FORGOTTEN WORLD

The Forgotten World Highway is a stunningly scenic drive through New Zealand’s heritage. The winding 155km route traverses 4 natural saddles, includes a 180m long tunnel, and passes through the Republic of Whangamomona, a heritage village that is so remote it has its own passport and president.

The iconic Whangamomona Hotel offers the chance to meet some of the locals.

HIT THE SURF A LITTLE (HIGHWAY, THAT IS) BIT OUT THERE

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DISCOVER A FORGOTTEN WORLD

The Forgotten World Highway is a stunningly scenic drive through New Zealand’s heritage. The winding 155km route traverses 4 natural saddles, includes a 180m long tunnel, and passes through the Republic of Whangamomona, a heritage village that is so remote it has its own passport and president.

The iconic Whangamomona Hotel offers the chance to meet some of the locals.

FAMILY FRIENDLY SCENIC SPLENDOUR

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• Tongaporutu and the beaches of central New Plymouth. offer many scenic • north Other Taranaki popular playgrounds are in Hawera’s King Edward spots, from the Three Sisters toand the at Opunake Beach Park, Stratford’s Victoria Park, White Cliffs, the baches of Mokau domain. to the mountain silhouette in front of • Bowlarama offers 10-pin bowling and glow in the dark the setting sun. mini-golf.

• Taranaki Cathedral Church of • Indoor playgrounds at Rumpus Room, Chipmunks, St Mary’s is New Zealand’s oldest Airzone and Megabounce. stone church and while closed for • earthquake Try Frisbee strengthening, Golf at Merrilands Domain. still offers Taranaki’s many stories are a very photogenic façade. The church wonderfully told through the region’s is next to Marsland Hill, the site of a museums. Here are some of the best: war memorial dedicated to the Māori • Tawhiti Museum and Traders & wars. 37 Vivian St, New Plymouth.

Whalers has been repeatedly judged one of the country’s best museums, and has to be experienced to be believed. Please check opening • Take a dip in one of the hours/days. region’s rivers, or 401popular Ohangaibeaches, Rd, just out at the civic pool complexes in towns around the mountain. of Hawera.

MUSEUMS OF ALMOST EVERYTHING

GET OUTDOORS

• Fishing is a popular pastime from Port Taranaki’s • New Plymouth’s waterfrontLee Puke Breakwater, and checkAriki out the Bay collection is aBreakwater museum, library and i-SITE of shops and eateries. Ocean Viewinformation Parade, New Plymouth. providing about the

• Taranaki Cycle Park and BMX Track Bell Block offers city’s past and at present.

A fascinating something for all the family, while Mangamahoe guided walkthe is also available – book Mountain Bike Park caters those1 that to getPlymouth dirty. at thefori-SITE, Arikilike St, New • For the really intrepid• cyclist, the Forgotten Worldof Aotea take Utanganui, the Museum Cycle Trail 180km between andthe New Plymouth, SouthTaumarunui Taranaki, tells stories of via Whangamomona. the area in central Patea. 127 Egmont St, the Patea.

• Twenty golf courses span region – everything from championship level to• rural links.

See taranakigolf.co.nz Pioneer Village offers a collection for details and locations. of historic buildings, activities and more. SH3 1km South of Stratford.

To discover many more of Taranaki’s museums, grab a free PLEASE NOTE: information correct at time of press, i-SITEs but operator Museums andAll Galleries Guide from the region’s or services, hours, and contact details may change without notice. online at www.visit.taranaki.info.

C7 DESIGN/VT0522/11-17 Photos: Supplied by Rob Tucker, Venture Taranaki, Mark Harris, Patrick Reynolds, Jeremy Beckers, Brooklands Zoo, South Taranaki District Council, West End Precinct, ITU, Events Taranaki & Forgotten World Adventures.

EVENTS

Taranaki is home to an epic events calendar. Here are some of the favourites throughout the year.

CONCERTS AT THE BOWL Summer The TSB Bowl of Brooklands is a stunning natural amphitheatre nestled behind New Plymouth’s central Pukekura Park. Over the summer months it hosts top acts from New Zealand and overseas as one of the nation’s most spectacular outdoor venues. npeventvenues.nz

TACKLE THE ROUND THE MOUNTAIN January and November Challenge yourself with 150km around Mount Taranaki either solo or as a team in the January cycle event or the November running event. eventstaranaki.co.nz

TSB FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

December-February New Plymouth’s annual Festival of Lights transforms the city’s Pukekura Park after dark over summer, offering hundreds of lighting effects, dozens of free performances, and one very entertaining gorilla. festivaloflights.co.nz

AMERICARNA

February This massive celebration of American cars and culture takes to the streets and road around the mountain, culminating in a street cruise and park-up in central New Plymouth. americarna.com

To catch everything that’s going on in Taranaki head to www.visit.taranaki.info

ITU SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLON

WOMAD

March The world’s top triathletes descend on Taranaki for fastpaced short-course action, hubbed around Port Taranaki. itunewplymouthtriathlon. co.nz

March The vibrant world of music, art and dance comes to Taranaki for three actionpacked days in March, featuring everything from top local acts to world music superstars. womad.co.nz

FANTASTIC GARDEN FESTIVALS

NZ TATTOO AND ART FESTIVAL

October-November Taranaki’s gardens are so spectacular they host two massive garden festivals every spring: from the curated creations of the Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular to the more eclectic offerings of the Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival. gardenfestnz.co.nz taranakigardens.co.nz

November Australasia’s biggest tattoo event comes to Taranaki every November, bringing in hundreds of the world’s finest tattoo artists, tattoo models, and art, trade displays, food and entertainment. Head along for a fresh tattoo or a great insight into this rapidly emerging art form. nztattooart.com

SCENIC SPLENDOUR

From picture-perfect mountain to sparkling surf coast, Taranaki is perfect for selfies or scenic photo shoots.

• Tongaporutu and the beaches of north Taranaki offer many scenic spots, from the Three Sisters to the White Cliffs, the baches of Mokau to the mountain silhouette in front of BUT MORE! theWAIT, settingTHERE’S sun.

•• Good Home Off-RoadChurch Half Marathon, Jan – challenge Taranaki Cathedral of yourself around beautiful Lake Mangamahoe.

St Mary’s is New Zealand’s oldest • Te Kupenga Symposium, stone churchStone and while closed forJan – carvers work local stone on New Plymouth’s foreshore. earthquake strengthening, still offers • Naki 500 Jetsprints, Feb – jetboat action at the purposea very photogenic façade. The church built Waitara track. is next to Marsland Hill, the site of a • Whangamomona Republic Day, every second Feb – next war memorial dedicated to the Māori up in 2019, the festival celebrates Whangamomona! wars. 37 Mountain Vivian St, New Plymouth.

• Bayleys to Surf Marathon, Mar – mostly downhill course from Egmont National Park to Waitara.

• Taranaki Multi-Ethnic Extravaganza, Mar – a day to celebrate diverse cultures, colours, flavours and arts.

•• Jetsprints Apr – rivers, a new teams on jet or Take a dip inTeams one ofevent, the region’s populartake beaches, boating action. at the civic pool complexes in towns around the mountain.

• Naki Run Amuck, May – a running race with a difference: • Fishing is a popular pastime from Port Taranaki’s Lee river crossings, mud and sand.

Breakwater, and check out the Breakwater Bay collection • Taranaki Arts Trail, Jun – add to your collection with of shops and eateries.

Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth. exclusive access to Taranaki’s studios.

Taranaki CycleArts Park and BMX Track at BellAug Block offers • International Festival, every second – the something for allarts thefestival family, in while Mangamahoe longest running the the country featuring thrilling Mountain Bike Park for those that Palace. like to get dirty. international acts andcaters the famous Crystal •• Taranaki Daily News Fashion Art Awards, Oct –World a family For the really intrepid cyclist, take the Forgotten friendly extravaganza of wearable art.

Cycle Trail 180km between Taumarunui and New Plymouth, • Stratford Stockcars, Oct-Apr – non-stop automotive via Whangamomona. action at the Stratford Speedway.

• Twenty golf courses span the region – everything from • Oakura Arts Trail, Oct-Nov – check out Oakura’s arts scene championship level to rural links. See taranakigolf.co.nz over two weekends. for details and locations.

• A&P shows, Nov – the best of Taranaki’s rural heartland on show in Stratford and Hawera.

• Hawera Arts in the Park, Dec – Arts, craft and entertainment in King Edward Park.

• The Races, year round – Pukekura Raceway offers 16 horse racing events a year.

• Markets, year round – New Plymouth’s Seaside Market and Farmers Market showcase the best of the region.

GET OUTDOORS

AIRZONE & MEGABOUNCE BOWLARAMA BREAKER BAY BROOKLANDS ZOO CHADDY’S CHARTERS CHIPMUNKS & RUMPUS ROOM COASTAL WALKWAY EAST END & FITZROY BEACH GOVETT-BREWSTER ART GALLERY/ LEN LYE CENTRE

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TARANAKI CYCLE PARK/ HICKFORD PARK

PARITUTU BACK BEACH

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MANUTAHI TAXIDERMY MUSEUM HILLSBORO TUPARE HOLDEN MUSEUM

New Plymouth

OAKURA BEACH

Oakura

WONDERFUL WALKS WRECK OF THE GAIRLOCH

LAKE MANGAMAHOE

POUAKAI ZOO

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FUN HO TOYS

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• The perfect mountain reflection can CAPE beEGMONT found on thePungarehu Pouakai Crossing, LIGHTHOUSE but it’s a bit of a hike – the full walk is 19km and takes a day, leaving from Rahotu the North Egmont Visitors Centre.

NORTH EGMONT VISITOR CENTRE MOUNT TARANAKI WILKIES POOLS DAWSON FALLS

• New Plymouth’s iconic 13km Coastal Walkway offers many scenic and Oaonui historic spots Including the Te Henui Walkway, Len Lye’s towering Wind Wand and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, which frames views of the mountain.

Opunake

HOLLARD GARDENS Kaponga

OPUNAKE BEACH

• Dawson Falls and Wilkies Pools walks are popular short walks Pihama through the eerie Goblin Forest on the southern slopes of the mountain.Oeo Access from Manaia Rd, Stratford.

• Lake Mangamahoe offers walking, cycling and horse-riding tracks through a forest filled with birds.

SH3 just south of New Plymouth.

Kaupokonui Otakeho

Manaia

There are many more walks right throughout the region – pick copy OF TARANAKI GETupAaTASTE of Taranaki – A Walker’sFrom Guide from coffee to fine dining, Taranaki’s hosp the region’s iSITES or download from scene is legendary. Choose where to eat a www.visit.taranaki.info.www.visit.taranaki.info/Visit/Eat-and-

Tongaporutu

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AIRZONE & MEGABOUNCE BOWLARAMA BREAKER BAY BROOKLANDS ZOO CHADDY’S CHARTERS CHIPMUNKS & RUMPUS ROOM COASTAL WALKWAY EAST END & FITZROY BEACH GOVETT-BREWSTER ART GALLERY/ LEN LYE CENTRE

To Mokau & Hamilton

Parininihi

3 WHITECLIFFS WALK

WAITARA BEACH TARANAKI CYCLE PARK/ HICKFORD PARK

PARITUTU BACK BEACH

Waitara

Urenui

MANUTAHI TAXIDERMY MUSEUM HILLSBOROUGH TUPARE HOLDEN MUSEUM

New Plymouth

OAKURA BEACH WRECK OF THE GAIRLOCH

Oakura

LAKE MANGAMAHOE

WHANGAMOMONA HOTEL & FORGOTTEN WORLD ADVENTURES

Egmont Village

POUAKAI ZOO Okato

CAPE LIGHT MUSEUM

CAPE EGMONT LIGHTHOUSE

STONEY OAKS FUN HO Inglewood TOYS

Whangamomona

PUKEITI

Warea

PURANGI KIWI PROJECT

Tariki

NORTH EGMONT VISITOR CENTRE

Pungarehu

Strathmore

MOUNT TARANAKI Rahotu

WILKIES POOLS DAWSON FALLS

GLOCKENSPIEL CLOCK TOWER VICTORIA PARK

Stratford

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PIONEER VILLAGE PERCY THOMSON GALLERY

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Oaonui

HOLLARD GARDENS Kaponga

Eltham

Opunake

LAKE ROTOKARE

OPUNAKE BEACH

Te Roti

Pihama

Oeo

Kaupokonui Otakeho

Normanby

Manaia

TAWHITI MUSEUM KING EDWARD PARK WATER TOWER LYSAGHT WATT GALLERY

Hawera

GET A TASTE OF TARANAKI From coffee to fine dining, Taranaki’s hospitality scene is legendary. Choose where to eat at www.visit.taranaki.info/Visit/Eat-and-Drink

AOTEA UTANGANUI Patea

To Waverley & Waitotara

FAMILY FRIENDLY Tongaporutu

To Mokau & Hamilton

Taranaki has many great playgrounds, offering family fun whatever the weather.

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• Other popular playgrounds are in Hawera’s King Edward Park, Stratford’s Victoria Park, and at Opunake Beach domain.

• Bowlarama offers 10-pin bowling and glow in the dark mini-golf.

• Indoor playgrounds at Rumpus Room, Chipmunks, WHANGAMOMONA HOTEL & FORGOTTEN WORLD ADVENTURES Airzone and Megabounce.

Whangamomona STONEY OAKS

Inglewood

• Try Frisbee Golf at Merrilands Domain.

PURANGI KIWI PROJECT

Tariki

Strathmore

GLOCKENSPIEL CLOCK TOWER

VICTORIA PARK

CONCERTS AT THE BOWL Summer The TSB Bowl of Brooklands is a stunning natural amphitheatre nestled behind New Plymouth’s central Pukekura Park. Over the summer months it hosts top acts from New Zealand and overseas as one of the nation’s most spectacular outdoor venues. npeventvenues.nz

TSB FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

December-February New Plymouth’s annual Festival of Lights transforms the city’s Pukekura Park after dark over summer, offering hundreds of lighting effects, dozens of free performances, and one very entertaining gorilla. festivaloflights.co.nz

Stratford

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PIONEER VILLAGE PERCY THOMSON GALLERY

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Visitor information, maps, souvenirs, internet facilities, and accommodation, activity and transport bookings for Taranaki and all of New Zealand are available from:

Eltham LAKE ROTOKARE

NEW PLYMOUTH i-SITE VISITOR CENTRE Puke Ariki, 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth Email:THE info@newplymouth.govt.nz Phone: 0800 639 759 TACKLE ROUND THE AMERICARNA Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,February Friday 9.00am-6.00pm.

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Te Roti

Normanby

TAWHITI MUSEUM KING EDWARD PARK WATER TOWER LYSAGHT WATT GALLERY

Hawera

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January and Wednesday Novemberfrom 9.00am-9.00pm.

This massive celebration of Weekends and public holidays 9.00am-5.00pm.

Challenge yourself with American cars and culture STRATFORD 150km around Mount i-SITE VISITOR takesCENTRE to the streets and Prospero Place & Miranda Street, Stratford Taranaki either solo or as a road around the mountain, Email: info@stratford.govt.nz Phone: 06 765 6708 or 0800 765 6708 team in the January cycle culminating in a street cruise Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm. event or the November and park-up in central New Weekends and public holidays 10.00am-3.00pm. running event.

Plymouth.

SOUTH TARANAKI i-SITE VISITOR CENTRE eventstaranaki.co.nz americarna.com 55 High Street, Hawera Email: visitorinfo@stdc.govt.nz Phone: 06 278 8599 Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm.

Weekends and publicthat’s holidaysgoing 10.00am-3.00pm.

To catch everything on in Taranaki All iSITES are closed Christmas Day. head to www.visit.taranaki.info