Where is Taranaki

Location:

The region is located on the western side of the north island of New Zealand.

Statistics:

It has a population of around 102,858 people.

New Plymouth is the largest of it citys with a population of 47,763 people, then Hawera with 10,944 people.

The Land:

Taranaki is really blessed with all the good things New zealand has to offer, the clean and green. Surrounded by clean beaches and rugged coastlines with magnificient Mount Taranaki in the center is a visual feast for any visitors.

With over 300 rivers and streams, ten lakes, and two national parks it is also a fantastic and untouched area of New Zealand for outdoor activities.

Travel Times:

Auckland - New Plymouth - 5 hours

Waitomo - Mokau - 1 hour 30 minutes

Mokau - New Plymouth - 1 hour 15 minutes

Stratford - Mt Taranaki - 15 minutes

Stratford - Hawera - 30minutes

New Plymouth - North Egmount - 30 minutes

New Plymouth - Opunake - 45 minutes

Opunake - Hawera - 30 minutes

Hawera - Wangaui - 1 hour

Hawera - Wellington - 3 hours 30 minutes