WESTERN NORTH ISLAND

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• WESTERN NORTH ISLAND

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WESTERN NORTH ISLAND
NEW PLYMOUTH www.taranakinz.com Nearest airport
New Plymouth (domestic only) 20
minutes. Population 65,000 Transport Coach
and Bus services to Wellington and Auckland and
local public transport. Driving Route The Surf
Highway, The Forgotten Highway Climate Similar
to, although marginally cooler than Auckland.
Sunny, but like all west-coast locations, New
Plymouth has rainy days. Snapshot The city is
known for its laid back lifestyle. Easy access
to both Mount Taranaki and great surf and
spectacular gardens.
PALMERSTON NORTH www.manawatu.co.nz Nearest
airport Palmerston North (domestic only) 15
minutes Population 80,000 Transport Very easy
transport to and from Wellington, good local
public transport. Climate Temperate
climate. Snapshot Rural landscapes and vibrant
university city
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• TARANAKI

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NEW PLYMOUTH

• New Plymouth is known for its sunny climate,
  gorgeous gardens and great surf beaches.

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• MOUNT TARANAKI
• Sitting at the heart of the region, Mount
  Taranaki is one of New Zealands best loved
  landmarks.

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• THEMED HIGHWAYS
• The region offers two themed highways for those
  keen on a self drive holiday. Visitors can take
  Surf Highway 45 and follow the coast stopping
  to surf along the way or head onto the Forgotten
  World Highway and immerse themselves in windy,
  hilly roads of inland North Island.

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• WHANGANUI MANAWATU

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• MANAWATU
• A real slice of New Zealand country life,
  visitors can experience activities such as a farm
  stay, visit a stock auction or go horse trekking.

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RIVERS OF THE REGION Visitors can enjoy
exploring the rivers of the region by paddle
steamer, canoe, kayak or jet-boat.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION

• FOR MORE INFORMATION
• www.traveltrade.newzealand.com
• Check out the Western North Island Training
  Module on the Travel Trade website.
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  consumers to this website. With over 2000 pages
  of information.
• www.tourismnewzealand.com
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  information on our latest campaigns and events.
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