Taranaki Daily News Today Facebook, Discover Taranaki New Zealand – where surf beaches meet volcanic peaks. Explore a wonderland of rhododendrons planted within 360 hectares of rainforest, located between Mount Taranaki and the coast, just south of New Plymouth. Taranaki offers a unique blend of stunning natural landscapes, rich history, vibrant arts and culture, sun-drenched beaches, world-class events, unforgettable walks and hikes, and an award-winning dining scene. Located halfway between Auckland and Wellington on New Zealand’s west coast, the Taranaki region is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. [5][6][7] At 2,518 metres (8,261 ft), it is the second highest mountain in the North Island, after Mount Ruapehu. At the heart of it all is Taranaki Maunga – our ancestral mountain, now recognised as a living entity with legal personhood status. It has a secondary cone, Fanthams Peak (Māori: Panitahi), 1,966 metres (6,450 ft A Five-Day Journey Through Taranaki Family-Friendly Fun A region like no other: for everyone Waikato to Taranaki Way Cruise into Taranaki Live, Work and Learn Back You can feel it Taranaki has played a foundational role throughout Aotearoa New Zealand’s history. . Take a look at our natural playground. The New Plymouth District is one of three districts in the region and is home to more than 65 per cent of the population of Taranaki. c8rn, qofk2, y53fd, 9pa, d8j8u, 9qg, wv, efxwap0d1, jjh, vfo0l,