Taranaki Attractions
There are many great tourist attractions in Taranaki to choose from. We recommend experiencing Mt Taranaki up close on the many walkways that either take you to the top of (or around the lower slopes of) this impressive mountain. When visiting New Plymouth, we suggest you visit the many magnificent public and private gardens on offer including Pukekura Park (where you will also find the family-friendly Brooklands Zoo) and Te Kainga Marire (a superb native garden) . To make the most of New Plymouth's stunning and ever-changing coastline, we highly recommend taking a stroll along the city's 7 kilometre coastal walkway.
Pukekura Park Features a diverse range of landscapes including many plant collections, exotic trees, formal gardens, lakes and native bush walkways. |
Te Kainga Marire Regarded as one of New Zealand's finest native gardens featuring lush ferns, wetland plants, alpine treasures and native trees. |
Egmont National Park Department of conservation website guide to the 33,534 hectare park including info on it's features, activities & accommodation options. |
Coastal Walkway A seven kilometre pathway running along the sea-edge promenade adjacent to New Plymouth city offering scenic coastline views. |
Brooklands Zoo Located in Pukekura Park & home to an endangered red panda, otters, lemurs plus a selection of colourful birds inside a free-flight aviary. |
Taranaki.co.nz The official tourism guide to visiting Taranaki including information on the area's history, accommodation, tourist attractions & more. |