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Bell Block Beach

Bell Block

Bell Block Beach is a popular swim spot located at the end of Mangati Road in Taranaki, New Zealand.

Brooklands Zoo

Brooklands

Brooklands Zoo is a free, family-focused zoo located in Brooklands Park, New Plymouth, New Zealand.

Cape Egmont Lighthouse

Opunake Suburb

Cape Egmont Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in the Taranaki Region of the North Island of New Zealand.

Dawson Falls Visitors Centre is situated in the Egmont National Park, on the slopes of Mt Taranaki in New Zealand's North Island. It is an excellent starting point for exploring the park and its many attractions. The visitors centre is small but informative, providing visitors with information about the conservation areas in the park, as well as the Department of Conservation's (DOC) 14,000 km of tracks, 10 Great Walks, and network of 950 huts and 324 campsites.

Elephant Rock (Hole in the Rock)

New Plymouth Suburb

Elephant Rock, also known as the Hole in the Rock, is a unique rock formation located on the North Taranaki coast near Tongaporutu, New Zealand.

Elvis Presley Museum

Media | Hawera Suburb

The Elvis Presley Museum in Hawera, New Zealand is a must-visit attraction for fans of the King of Rock and Roll.

Hawera Water Tower

Hawera Suburb

The Hawera Water Tower is a towering structure that dominates the urban landscape of the town of Hawera, New Zealand.

Hillsborough Car Museum, Luge and Mini Golf (putt putt)

Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Car Museum in New Plymouth, New Zealand is a must-visit destination for any Holden enthusiast.

Joshua Morgan's Grave

Cemeteries | Stratford Suburb

Joshua Morgan's grave is a historic site located in the Tangarakau Gorge, New Zealand.

Juno Gin | Begin Distilling

Westown

Juno Gin is a multi-award winning gin produced by BeGin Distilling Ltd in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Kaupokonui Beach

Manaia

Kaupokonui Beach is a hidden gem located on the south coast of Taranaki, New Zealand.

Mana Bay

Patea Suburb

Mana Bay is a stunning black sand beach situated in Patea, Taranaki, New Zealand.

Manaia Redoubt

Manaia

Manaia Redoubt is a historical site located in the town of Manaia, in the South Taranaki District of New Zealand.

Manutahi Museum - Taxidermy Museum

Other | Lepperton

The Manutahi Museum - Taxidermy Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in natural history, biology, or taxidermy.

Moki Tunnel

Tahora

Moki Tunnel is a historic tunnel located in Tahora, New Zealand, and is a popular tourist attraction.

Mount Egmont viewing platform

New Plymouth Suburb

Mount Egmont, also known as Mount Taranaki, is an active but quiescent stratovolcano located in the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island.

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

Port Taranaki

The New Plymouth Coastal Walkway is a popular destination for tourists visiting New Zealand.

New Plymouth Observatory

New Plymouth Central

The New Plymouth Observatory in New Zealand is a popular tourist attraction for those interested in astronomy.

Ohawe Beach

Hawera Suburb

Ohawe Beach is a beautiful and secluded beach located in the rural community of Ohawe in South Taranaki, New Zealand.

Pukekura Park

New Plymouth Central

Pukekura Park is a world-renowned park located in the heart of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand. Covering an expanse of 52 hectares (128 acres), it is one of New Zealand's premier botanical gardens and a Garden of National Significance.

Republic of Whangamomona - South Border

Villages | New Plymouth Suburb

The Republic of Whangamomona is a self-declared republic located in the rugged North Island of New Zealand. This small settlement, buried in the hills of eastern Taranaki, declared itself a republic in 1989 and has since attained a sort of cult status. The Whangamomona Hotel is one of the few surviving businesses in the community that once boasted a butchery, a bakery, county council offices, a school, a bank, three churches (Anglican, Presbyterian and Catholic), a combined blacksmith, garage an