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South Taranaki District’s catchphrase is ‘Real Energy’ and that doesn’t just apply to the region’s major gas and oil resources. Wedged between Mt Taranaki’s majestic cone and the Tasman Sea, South Taranaki boasts sufficient outdoor pursuits to satisfy even the most thrill-seeking visitor.
Don’t miss dam-dropping down the Waingongoro River, climbing up Hawera’s historic water tower, ascending Mt Taranaki’s famous peak or downhill mountain biking for pure hedonistic pleasure!
South Taranaki is also a district steeped in history. From Parihaka Pa – the home of 19th century prophet Te Whiti and symbol of peace and passive resistance across the world – to Turuturu Mokai – the scene of bloody battles and beheadings – South Taranaki is a history-lover’s heaven. Much of this rich past is brought to life at Tawhiti Museum, where you can see realistic life-sized mannequins within historic settings for a dramatic effect.
Hawera is the administrative centre and largest town in South Taranaki. A bustling community of approximately 9000, Hawera is home to many of the district’s key industries, including the largest single site multi-product dairy factory in the world. Everything is at your doorstep – a place where the mountain and the sea are only a stone’s throw apart, and the rugged coastline offers some of the best surfing and windsurfing in New Zealand…in fact, Surf Highway 45 is considered one of the best surf coastlines in the world.
Other settlements or district in this region include Patea, Manutahi, Ohangai, Normanby, Okaiawa, Manaia and Auroa. |
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