Taranaki Itinerary

Liam - (getlostwithliam)
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Liam
What you’ll do

In this guide, I reveal my favourite places to see and things to do in Taranaki. This is a region full of marvelous natural wonders, one that I believe is scarcely included in travel guides to this beautiful country. However, I believe it is an absolute non-negotiable to visit. From the glorious reflections at the Pouākai Tarns to the rugged beauty of the Three Sisters, Taranaki has so much to offer.

No only have I included my favourite spots to visit, but I’ve also made recommendations for the best places to eat and activities to do as part of a 7-day itinerary, so you don’t have to! Also, feel free to customise this itinerary and make it into a weekend getaway or a day trip.

Get out there and explore, and please don’t hesitate to share your experiences with me. I’d love to hear about them 🥰

Day Total

403.3 km (250.6 mi)

6 hr 28 min

1

JUCY Car Rental and Campervan Hire Auckland Airport
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Affordable rentals for New Zealand adventures.
Category
Car Rental
Est. Price
$
Direction

260.4 km (161.8 mi)

3 hr 55 min

2

Waikawau Tunnel Beach
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Stunning black sand beach with hand-carved tunnel
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

54.7 km (34 mi)

59 min

3

Three Sisters Lookout
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Incredible views over the Taranaki coast
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

Check the tide. If it allows then head down to the beach to see the rocks up close.

4

Three Sisters and the Elephant Rock
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Unique and beautiful sea stacks
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

73.3 km (45.5 mi)

1 hr 7 min

5

Back Beach
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Stunning black sand beach in Taranaki
Category
Beach
Direction

8 km (5 mi)

12 min

6

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
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Stunning beachfront budget accommodation
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$
Direction

3.8 km (2.4 mi)

7 min

7

King and Queen Hotel Suites
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Cozy hotel with great hospitality
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
Direction

377 m (0.2 mi)

1 min

8

Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront
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Coastal hotel with beautiful views
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
Direction

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