Popular places to stay in Taranaki
Most people heading to Taranaki will choose to stay in New Plymouth and for obvious reasons. Home of a world-class arts scene and situated within a short drive of the stunning Mt Taranaki, New Plymouth is an awesome place to base yourself for exploring the region. If you are on a road trip down this way, there are alternatives however. Once you discover the Taranaki region, it’s likely you will want to stay a while so exploring some of the other towns in the region should be on your list. We take a look at three of the most popular destination in Taranaki and pick out some of the best places to stay once you get here.
Best accommodation in Taranaki
Once you have decided which town you are going to base yourself in, it’s time to choose some accommodation. Whether you are looking for five star luxury hotels or a remote campground, you’re well catered for in Taranaki. With so many options to choose from, we asked our GO Explore fans for some of their top tips and this is what they came back with:
Best places to eat out in Taranaki
The ‘Naki is developing a really thriving eating out scene which is mainly focussed around New Plymouth, however there are plenty of little gems hidden all across the region. We’ve picked out a few of our favourites – some have been sent in by our GO Explore fans and others we simply followed our noses! If you have a top tip for somewhere to eat out anywhere across the Taranaki region, we’d love to hear about it so we can add to our list!
Best sights in Taranaki
Taranaki is a great place to head if you love the outdoors. Whilst there are plenty of activities down in the ‘Naki, there’s also heaps of great things to see along the way. A drive along Surf Highway 45 will give you some breath-taking views of the rugged coastline whilst Mt Taranaki remains a constant on the skyline no matter where you are in the region. Here are some of the best sights to be found in Taranaki:
Best activities in Taranaki
The Bay of Plenty region is packed with great things to do, especially if you love the outdoors. From the amazing beaches to the fantastic walking tracks and relaxing hot pools – there’s something for everyone. Kiwis come here on holiday because there is so much to do and this is definitely a great place to visit during the summer months when the beaches are packed and there is a great atmosphere wherever you go. Here are some of the best activities to get involved with.
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