Taranaki

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Known for its Dairy farms, and the towerring peak of Mt Taranaki, this area has black beaches and a strong community feel.

1 Places
- 1.1 Towns
- 1.2 Regions
2 CouchSurfing
3 Attractions
4 Tips

Places

Towns

New Plymouth 49,000 people
Stratford 10,000 people

Regions

Mt Taranaki

CouchSurfing

There are 24 members in New Plymouth, half are active Dec06

Attractions

One of the many walks in the Egmont National park
Adventure thrills on the surrounding rivers
Mount Egmont light house
Parihaka Peace Festival in January each year at Parihaka Pa. A great opportunity to experience comtemporary Maori culture and lots of NZ's best music.

Tips

There are plenty of picture opportunities of the coast, mountain, beaches and rivers

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