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Region of New Zealand
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Taranaki is a region of 129,000 (2023) in the North Island of New Zealand that is dominated by its volcanic mountain, (Mount) Taranaki, also known as Mount Egmont. The volcano has formed a gently sloping semi-circular coastal plain on its western side and a wide plain of rich farm land in the east to connect it to the rest of the North Island.
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Small ski resort with four lifts. Very limited facilities: no gear rental on site, and access requires a half hour walk from the parking lot carrying all your gear, although there's a cargo lift that covers most of the way. May close at short notice for lack of snow.
World of Music and Dance festival.
Amazing scenery. Good food. Accommodation consisting of two apartments
By plane
New Plymouth (NPL) has a regional airport, but no international flights.
By car
From the north (Auckland and Hamilton) the only route (other than some unsealed back-country roads) is State Highway 3.5 hours by car.
In addition to the long distance bus services listed above, there are some infrequent regional services supported by Taranaki Regional Council.
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New Plymouth · Regional · NPL
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