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Ōakura, Ōkato, and Warea Ōakura This thriving beachside community just 14km west of New Plymouth, is a hive of activity all year round. It is home to a popular swimming and surf beach, the iconic Butlers Reef pub, cafés, and a flourishing arts community. Embraced by the protective Kaitake Ranges, Ōakura is one of only three beaches along the stunning west coast that is north facing.
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Ōkato This small coastal town is positioned along the wellknown Surf Highway 45, which boasts some of the best surf breaks in the country. The small township 26km south-west of New Plymouth is one of the three surviving northern Taranaki military settlements established in the 1860s (along with Urenui and Lepperton). It is also home to the iconic Stony River, one of the main rivers that flow from Taranaki Maunga.
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Warea Warea is a small settlement 35km south-west of New Plymouth, home to the world-class surf break Stent Road.
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MUST DO EXPERIENCES INCLUDE: • For stunning locally designed and crafted jewellery visit Ringcraft Moana. Jewellery making workshops are also available on inquiry. • Just south of Ōkato is the picturesque Cape Egmont Lighthouse at the end of Cape Road and discover its story at the Historic Cape Lighthouse and Museum at the end of Bayly Rd, Rahotu. • Follow the Ōakura Arts Trail to see works by talented local artists, who open their studios up to the public each weekend of the garden festival.
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