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What to do in Taranaki
Back to top| NZ design and art, made in New Zealand | 0.5 KM New Plymouth |
| KINA is a boutique design store,art gallery & on-line shop proudly supporting New Zealand/Aotearoa designers, craftspeople & artists. This is the perfect place to shop if you are looking for a distinctive slice of New Zealand made art and design. KINA is a destination for affordable gifts which express the enviable Kiwi individual spirit and style from jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, glass & more. | |
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| Puke Ariki (Museum of Taranaki) | 0.3 KM New Plymouth |
| Puke Ariki is the new, united museum, library and visitor information centre for Taranaki. Puke Ariki tells the stories of Taranaki through exhibitions, displays, collections and interactive technology. 1 Ariki Street, New Plymouth, 06 759 6060. | |
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| Dam Dropping | 10.1 KM Stratford |
| White water sledge over a 30 foot spillway. Maori history, sledge around an old Maori Pa 'fortification'. Okahutiti Pa - The birthplace of the prophet Tohu Kakahi. "Excellent, professional and safe, well thought out, positive Maori aspect" - Harry UK. Run Times 9am, 12noon, and 3.30 pm 7 days a week. | |
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| Eastern Taranaki Experience | 0.9 KM Stratford |
| A three-day get-away of moderate walking (45kms over 3 days) in the Eastern Taranaki Backcountry. Enjoy NZ native bush at its best in remote location and great farm and country hotel hospitality. Inclusive of all meals, transport, accommodation, 3 nights (linen bed). Starts from and returns to Stratford. Complimentary public transport pickup available. 2-5 people $450nz pp 6-10 people $420nz pp. | |
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| Gecko Tours and Wilderness Experiences | 2.1 KM Wanganui |
| Guided wilderness tours in New Zealand. Suitable for independent travellers and backpackers. We run a five day tour through the central plateau region of the North island. Our tours can be personalised to suit larger groups of people booking together. | |
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Current and upcoming events in Taranaki
Back to top| Muriel May Instrumental Scholarship | 0.5 KM New Plymouth |
| The Muriel May Trust was established in 1998, and since then has awarded 18 scholarships to young musicians to assist them follow their musical ambitions. Join us for anevening of exceptionally fine music as five aspiring young musicians compete ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Theatre Royal - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Christmas Bingo for The Foodbank | 0.4 KM New Plymouth |
| Come along and play 3 rounds of Bingo in exchange for a donation to the foodbank. Prizes and Christmas treats to win and lots of merry fun to have! Ring the Mayfair to register your interest on 06 7592088. Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Mayfair, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.4 KM from New Plymouth | |
| Operatunity: Cinderella - A Christmas Pantomime | 4.2 KM New Plymouth |
| We bring you our famous Christmas pantomime with a new twist on Cinderella! The world of theatre has always had a tradition of presenting a madcap, nonsense style pantomime at Christmas to escape the stress and rigours of the season and bring out the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: City West Church, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 4.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| A Christmas Story Celebration | 6.5 KM New Plymouth |
| Join us for a Christmas Story Celebration - a fun musical evening of traditional Christmas Carols and Gospel verse. A free community event with the Lauridsen family. Two nights: - Bell Block Friday, December 14, 2018 7:00pm - ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Fred Tucker Memorial Community Centre, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 6.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Kai, Carols & Cake | 2.8 KM New Plymouth |
| Come and join us for our free community BBQ and Carols. All are welcome so bring your friends and family along to this fun event. Start Date: End Date: Venue: Brooklands Church, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 2.8 KM from New Plymouth | |
| 2018 Stratford Christmas Carols In the Park | 0.5 KM Stratford |
| The Stratford Business Association is holding its annual Christmas Carols in the Park on Friday 14 December, in King Edward Park, Stratford - beside the Scout Den. Gates open at 5.30pm with the first act starting at 6pm. There is a fantastic line ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: King Edward Park, Stratford, Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from Stratford | |
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| A Christmas Story Celebration | 0.3 KM Stratford |
| Join us for a Christmas Story Celebration - a fun musical evening of traditional Christmas Carols and Gospel verse. A free community event with the Lauridsen family. Two nights: - Bell Block Friday, December 14, 2018 7:00pm Fred Tucker Memorial ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: War Memorial Centre, Stratford, Taranaki Distance: 0.3 KM from Stratford | |
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| Psychic Surgery with Jeanette Wilson | 1.2 KM New Plymouth |
| In this two hour show Jeanette works with a team of spirit world doctors and surgeons to remove pain and restriction often within just minutes. It’s a mind opening evening as Jeanette’s guides give insights to the causation of disease and show ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Auto Lodge Motor Inn, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show | 12.5 KM New Plymouth |
| "Landslide" Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show is travelling down to the Naki. Don't miss this opportunity to sing and dance to your favourite Fleetwood Mac songs. Playing in our marquee setting on Sat 15 December - this is sure to be a magical night. How ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Butlers Reef, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 12.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| A Royal Christmas Banquet | 0.1 KM New Plymouth |
| A great night out, stage show, amazing 5 course dinner and ending with a dance floor! Tabled seating. Great for a last minute Christmas function for your work or come with a table of your friends. Start Date: End Date: Venue: Senior Citizens Hall, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.1 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Ashton Family Circus & Dylan Daisy's Magic Show | 1.4 KM New Plymouth |
| The Ashton Family Circus bring grassroots entertainment for everyone to enjoy, free, at The Extravaganza Fair. Comprised of a wannabe strong man, a pole-dancer extraordinaire, a princess aerialists and 5 year old twin tigers. This show is ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Pukekura Raceway, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1.4 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| The Karl Austin Experience | 1.4 KM New Plymouth |
| Playing all throughout the day on our beautiful Extravaganza Fair Stage - with guest appearances also from Ashton Family Circus, Miss Dylan Daisy's Magic Show & guest musicians. Always free entry - yay!!!! Perhaps you have heard of Karl through ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Pukekura Raceway, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1.4 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| The Extravaganza Fair | 1.4 KM New Plymouth |
| Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!!! Welcome to Season 4 of New Zealand's largest and newest travelling event! The Extravaganza Fair! The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, it is a free entry, fun day out with something for everyone. We're ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Pukekura Raceway, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1.4 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Christmas At The Bowl | 1 KM New Plymouth |
| With a wealth of talent guaranteed you can be sure Christmas At the Bowl 2018 will be another excellent evening to join with family and friends and celebrate a truly special Taranaki Christmas in the beautiful Bowl of Brooklands, New ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Trivia Bingo - A Pub Quiz's Naughty Little Sister! | 0.4 KM New Plymouth |
| Whether you love or hate quizzes there is something here for everyone and a stack of fun prizes to be won. Pop in every Thursday and come up with a strategy that sees a mix of conservatism fight optimism, as you vie to beat the other contestants to ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Peggy Gordon's Celtic Bar, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.4 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Niall de Búrca - Storyteller Extraordinaire! | 0.2 KM New Plymouth |
| Join us to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Programme with Irish storyteller and children’s entertainer Niall de Búrca. Suitable for all primary school aged children. Start Date: End Date: Venue: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Drax Project | 12.5 KM New Plymouth |
| Fresh from touring the world, one of New Zealand’s hottest acts, Drax Project, are hitting the road this summer for three shows. And for good measure, they’re taking fellow Kiwi hitmaker, Kings, along for the ride. Presented by Eccles ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Butlers Reef, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 12.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Can You Feel It - The Motown Spectacular | 0.4 KM New Plymouth |
| The music, the rhythm, the beat of Motown. It began as one man's dream and became everyone's music. Featuring classic songs from the Motown Catalogue. Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Mayfair, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.4 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Opunake Beach Carnival | 0.5 KM Opunake |
| On the first Saturday after New Year's Day each year thousands gather under the Taranaki sun for the Opunake Beach Carnival which has been going strong since the early 1990's. Run by the Opunake Beach Committee with fabulous support from local ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Opunake Beach, Opunake, South Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from Opunake | |
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| The Feelers - Butlers Reef Celebration | 12.5 KM New Plymouth |
| During 2018 The Feelers celebrated their 25th Anniversary Tour with sold-out gigs Nationwide, from Invercargill to Whangarei. New Plymouth was no exception with a massive turn out and due to popular demand they return to celebrate the New ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Butlers Reef, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 12.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| A Summer's Day - TOTO, Dragon and Jefferson Starship | 1 KM New Plymouth |
| Update: Also joining the two big hitters are Californian rock legends Jefferson Starship. This phenomenal group remain dedicated to breathing new life into the living catalog of the Jeffersonian legacy—going to the edge, pushing the sonic ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| School Holiday Programme for Young Broadcasters | 1 KM New Plymouth |
| Want to be part of a radio show recording? Media Kids together with The Most FM Radio station will be hosting a very exciting school holiday programme for young broadcasters. We might have a visit from a special guest! What you need to ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Novotel New Plymouth Hobson, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Whangamomona Republic Day 2019 | 44.5 KM Stratford |
| The Republic of Whangamomona is celebrating 30 years of independence! Whangamomona Republic Day is on Saturday 19 January 2019. As a community we come together and put on a great fun filled day rich in history, traditions and the new. Many of the ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Whangamomona Hotel, Stratford, Taranaki Distance: 44.5 KM from Stratford | |
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| Flavours Night Market | 0.3 KM New Plymouth |
| Flavours Night Market offers street foods from around the world, every Friday from 4.30 - 8.30 at Huatoki Plaza, in New Plymouth's CBD, special nights with live music. Start Date: End Date: Venue: Huatoki Plaza, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.3 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Taranaki Country Music Festival | 14.9 KM New Plymouth |
| Featuring Artists from all over New Zealand for 3 days, as well as International Artists. Four different bands playing throughout the weekend, catering on site, craft stalls, western apparel gear to purchase from the states. Start Date: End Date: Venue: Waitara War Memorial Hall, Waitara, North Taranaki Distance: 14.9 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Marlon Williams | 0.5 KM New Plymouth |
| In true kiwi summer tour tradition Marlon Williams will now take The Turangawaewae Tour to a further six markets this February making it a total of 12 shows - Marlon’s most comprehensive New Zealand tour ever! Performing songs from his #1 ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Fierce Drag Cabaret | 1 KM New Plymouth |
| A drag show? Yes darling.. That's right! - The "Fierce Drag Cabaret Event" is the event of all events! It is an upscale city life DRAG event that brings glitter, art and FABULOSITY to those small towns just craving for excitement and something ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Quality Hotel Plymouth International, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Waitara ITM Night Markets | 16.2 KM New Plymouth |
| There’s no better place for food, fun and whanau! Waitara Night Markets are community driven events with a kaupapa around creating a space that will allow people to come together, and connect through food and fun activities. Come check out ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: North Taranaki Sport & Recreation, Waitara, North Taranaki Distance: 16.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| The Hollies | 1 KM New Plymouth |
| New Zealand’s love affair with Rock n Roll Hall of Famers, The Hollies, is about to get a whole lot hotter this summer as they legendary band today announces they’re bringing their The Road Is Long Tour to eight cities in February and March ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Hina: Celebrating Taranaki Women | 0.2 KM New Plymouth |
| Hina: Celebrating Taranaki Women is an acknowledgement and celebration of women. It features the stories of 11 Taranaki women from all walks of life, from Taranaki’s early history to the present. Alongside these 11 stories is a selection of ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| The Extravaganza Fair | 1.7 KM New Plymouth |
| Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!!! Welcome to Season 4 of New Zealand's largest and newest travelling event! The Extravaganza Fair! The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, it is a free entry, fun day out with something for everyone. We're ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: East End Reserve, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1.7 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Illusion: Nothing Is As It Seems | 0.2 KM New Plymouth |
| Should we always believe what we see right in front of us? Can you trust your senses? Has technology made things clearer, or muddied the waters between reality and fiction? And is anything really as it seems? All of these questions and more will be ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| WOMAD New Zealand 2019 | 1 KM New Plymouth |
| Welcome to WOMAD - New Zealand’s favourite award-winning festival! This three day extravaganza of world music, arts and dance is known for its exciting and diverse line-up, and it’s unlike anything else you’ll find this summer. WOMAD is ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Shortland Street The Musical | 0.5 KM New Plymouth |
| Kia ora Shortland Street! Playboy Doctor Chris Warner has his feathers ruffled when humanitarian Doctor Hone Ropata arrives in Ferndale; a town where love never lasts, statistically unlikely events happen on a regular basis, and every Christmas ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| WIL Sport National Schools Triathlon Championship | 3.2 KM New Plymouth |
| The NZ Schools Triathlon Championships will be held at Ngamotu Beach as a prelude and on a similar course to the New Plymouth ITU Triathlon World Cup which will be held on the next day. This will be an amazing opportunity for young athletes to ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 3.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| The Manfreds - Farewell Tour | 0.5 KM New Plymouth |
| Manfred Mann, aka The Manfreds – they even wrote a hit about it “5-4-3-2-1 it’s The Manfred’s” – were one of the hugely successful British Invasion groups of the 1960’s. Their R&B based pop style with an undercurrent of jazz proved to ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Theatre Royal - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Home and Lifestyle Expo | 1.2 KM New Plymouth |
| Turn your home and lifestyle dreams into reality! Whether you are renovating or buying, landscaping or decorating, furnishing or building this is the show that will put you in front of the experts. With over 100 products and services in one ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
| Cats | 0.5 KM New Plymouth |
| One of the world’s best-loved musicals, Cats, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. This new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece will visit 16 cities nationwide in April and May. As of 2018, Cats ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| The Proclaimers | 0.5 KM New Plymouth |
| Popular visitors to Kiwi shores - Scotland’s The Proclaimers – will perform their most comprehensive New Zealand tour to date, in May 2019. Twins Craig and Charlie Reid and their talented band bring their fantastic live set to Auckland, ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| The Pink Floyd Experience | 1.2 KM New Plymouth |
| After 2017’s hugely successful Animals tour, which featured three entire albums, The Pink Floyd Experience returns to New Zealand and Australia in 2019 with an exciting new show. To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album The ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 1.2 KM from New Plymouth | |
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| Priscilla - Queen of the Desert The Musical | 0.5 KM New Plymouth |
| Get Ready for the Ride of Your Life Taranaki, because, Finally, New Plymouth Operatic has announced that the international smash hit musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert will be staged at the TSB Showplace in June 2019. A Divalicious Musical ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: TSB Theatre - TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, Taranaki Distance: 0.5 KM from New Plymouth | |
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Camping and overnight campervan parking in Taranaki
Back to top| Opunake Holiday Park | 0.4 KM Opunake |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Stratford Town Holiday Park | 0.8 KM Stratford |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Middleton Boat Ramp Opunake | 0.8 KM Opunake |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water Free | |
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| Belt Road New Plymouth | 1.9 KM New Plymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Breakwater Carpark | 2.1 KM New Plymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Hotel Campervan Parking Lot | 2.7 KM Wanganui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Wanganui River Holiday Park | 5.3 KM Wanganui |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Shopping (Fees Apply) | |
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| Oakura Beach Camp | 13.1 KM New Plymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Hollard Gardens | 13.4 KM Stratford |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets Free | |
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| Kaponga Hotel | 15.5 KM Stratford |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Dawson Falls Carpark Egmont National Park | 15.5 KM Stratford |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Government Owned Land Camping | 15.7 KM New Plymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Potaema Carpark Egmont National Park | 16.1 KM Stratford |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Oakura Beach | 17.4 KM New Plymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Egmont National Park Visitors Center Taranaki North Island | 17.7 KM Stratford |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Oakura Beach Holiday Park | 18.8 KM Hawera |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Lake Rotorangi Camp | 25.4 KM Hawera |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water (Fees Apply) | |
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| South Okato Beach | 26.5 KM Opunake |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Patea Motorcamp | 26.8 KM Hawera |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Water, Toilets, Showers, Power, Laundry (Fees Apply) | |
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| Okato Beach Paora Road Surf Beach | 28.4 KM New Plymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - Facilities: Toilets Free | |
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| Mt Messenger Parking And Camping | 48.5 KM New Plymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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| Clifton Road Under Bridge Tongaporutu | 52.2 KM New Plymouth |
| Overnight campervan parking - No facilities Free | |
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