Taranaki has lots to offer for those that are looking to explore spectacular scenery, lush gardens, surf beaches and amazing walks. Mount Taranaki, a 2518m volcanic peak, which last erupted in 1755, has over 200km of walks. Everything from the ‘Goblin’ forests, waterfalls, rewarding climbs and surrounding lakes. Pick up a Taranaki Walker’s Guide from the i-SITE or download one from www.visit.taranaki.info and start planning your family road trip.
Weather
Taranaki gets a good dose of rainfall but it also gets lots of sunshine. The warmest and driest months are January, February and March. If you are walking the Mount Taranaki Summit Track expect ice on the track between April to November and be prepared for the temperature dropping.
Go to metservice.com for a 10 day weather forecast.
Activities
Drive Surf Highway 45 for the surf or head inland to explore the Egmont National Park.
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©️ Image by Jeremy Beckers. Mt Taranaki reflected in Pouakai Tarns. Taranaki has lots to offer for those that are looking to explore spectacular scenery, lush gardens, surf beaches and amazing walks. Mount Taranaki, a 2518m volcanic peak, which last erupted in 1755, has over 200km of walks. Everything from the ‘Goblin’ forests, waterfalls, rewarding climbs and surrounding lakes. Pick…
About | Wilkies Pools The Wilkies Pools is one of those ‘must do’ walks when you’re in the Taranaki region. Only a short walk, the track takes you to the Wilkies Pools, a cascading series of waterholes. It then goes further into the forest and loops back down. The great news for families is that the first part that gets…
About | Back Beach Back Beach is one of the best surf beaches in the region and also the most picturesque. Great for exploring, swimming and walking along the beach. The surf can reach 1 – 3.5 meters high which makes it a popular beach for surfers. Go for a walk and explore the beach and the Sugar Loaf Islands…
About | Taranaki Pioneer Village Be taken back in time as you stroll through the Taranaki Pioneer Village which has over 40 original historic structures, the oldest dating all the way back to 1853. Taranaki Pioneer Village is set on 10 acres and is an outdoor museum that takes a look into the life of Taranaki pioneers during the 1850…
About | Dawson Falls Time: 10 min one way | Distance: 250 m This is only a short walk to the 18 metre Dawson Falls. Wind your way through a dense and goblin-like forest and down to falls. Let the kids have a play and rock hop down the stream. Then head back up and if you go for a little…
About | Paritutu Rock Time: 15 minutes If you travelled within the New Plymouth area or visited Back Beach then you’ve no doubt seen the Paritutu Rock proudly standing in the distance. Paritutu Rock and the surrounding Sugar Loaf Islands are the remnants of an ancient volcanic crater, active 1.75 million years ago. First occupied by Māori, they painstakingly flattened…