Taranaki-Walkers-Guide.Pdf
COMPLIMENTARY COPY A WAlker’s GUIDE 5th Edition Venture A Venture Taranaki publication TARANAKI Te Puna Umanga WELCOME Taranaki boasts magnificent gardens, the iconic Mt Taranaki, a spectacular national park, three marine reserves, iron sand beaches fringed with great surf, wonderful lakes, a vibrant art and cultural scene, gourmet cafés and restaurants, museums and galleries, and a range of activities for those with a sense of fun and adventure. A network of walking tracks and pathways provides visitors with a link between these many attractions, and a unique perspective of the dramatic Taranaki landscape. These trails offer you the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and help you discover some of the region’s many reserves, parks, areas of historical interest and natural beauty. In this booklet we highlight some of the best scenic tracks and pathways the region has to offer, from exploring the alpine splendour of the Wilkies Pools Track to meandering along one of our coastal paths. Discovering Taranaki by foot will give you an experience like no other. ISBN 978-0-473-15864-4 Getting to Taranaki GETTING TO TARANAKI By air, land or sea, Taranaki is an accessible region located halfway between Auckland and Wellington on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. By Air Air New Zealand flies direct to New Plymouth from Auckland or Wellington daily. The non-stop 45 minute flight will reaffirm your decision to visit Taranaki. Centred around a picture-perfect mountain, the lush regional countryside fertilised by countless eruptions over the centuries is simply stunning on a perfect day, framed on three sides by the endless Tasman Sea lapping the coastline with world-renowned surf breaks.
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