North Taranaki Travel Guide
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You’ll discover breathtaking scenery along the dramatic North Taranaki coast, with its long stretch of black sand beaches and steep cliffs.
Waitara, North Taranaki’s largest town, was one of the first places settled by Maori, and has one of the oldest marae (meeting houses) in New Zealand. Enjoy the country tranquility of
Inglewood, an ideal base for exploring
Egmont National Park, or head along the coast and discover the coastal communities of
Oakura,
Urenui,
Mokau and
Onaero.
You’ll find a winery, gardens and galleries at Onaero, a great camping spot at Urenui and beautiful bush and coastal walks around Mokau. En route to Mokau, make sure you stop in at Ureti, where the unspoiled countryside provided a location for the filming of The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise. The city of
New Plymouth has a delightful foreshore walkway and just to the south, you can stroll along the superb surf beach at Oakura.