Western North Island

Key Themes

Living river

Mt Taranaki

Freedom walking

Gardens of significance

Heritage

Small intimate owner operator experience

Mount Taranaki

Mountain biking

Kayaking

Hike through Goblin Forest

Mount Taranaki

New Plymouth

Key centre close to Mt Taranaki

Black Sand Surfing Beaches

National Gardens of significance

Whanganui National Park

Wanganui

Cultural Heritage

Town Heritage

River Heritage

Palmerston North

Palmerston North Rugby Museum

Mokai Gravity Canyon

Rafting Rangitikei

Self Driving Options

Begin in Auckland or Wellington

Choose one of the regions themed highways

Forgotten HighwaySurf Highway

Western North Island

Day One Wellington to Palmerston North

Day Two Palmerston North to Wanganui

Day Three Wanganui to New Plymouth

Day FourNew Plymouth to Hawera

Suggested Itinerary

For more information

Manawatu:

www.manawatunz.co.nz

Whanganui:

www.wanganui.com

Taranaki:

www.taranaki.co.nz