Taranaki vacation rentals near New Plymouth provide easy access to the city's cultural hotspots. Discover contemporary works at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, before delving into the region's past at the Puke Ariki museum. Little ones will love visiting Brooklands Zoo in Pukekura Park, while grown-ups can chill in 1 of the bars and restaurants that line Devon Street. Join the crowds hunting for bargains and checking out the latest must-have items at Centre City Shopping Centre in New Plymouth, or escape them completely at Egmont National Park—an area of wetland and lush rainforest that encircles Mount Taranaki.
Just like the rest of New Zealand, Taranaki has plenty to offer those who love nature and the great outdoors. The region is a walker's paradise, and whether you're happy strolling along the sea, or would rather set off on a bush walk to find native bird life, you'll be well catered for. Soak up the sun at Back Beach, grab a saddle and go exploring on horseback, or track down a board and discover why Taranaki's offshore swells attract surfers from around the world. Heli-tours, mountain biking, and fishing are all on offer, along with skiing and snowboarding on Mount Taranaki when the white stuff falls.
Warm summers and mild winters are the order of the day in Taranaki, although it pays to remember that you might need to reach for your waterproofs at any time of year. You've got the best chance of fine weather between January and March, when temperatures reach an average high of 70 degrees and lows are around the mid-50s. The coldest and wettest months are between July and September when temperatures typically range between the high 50s during the day and the low 40s at night. It's at this time of year you're likely to find the best deals on a range of Taranaki vacation rentals.
You won't need to spend long in the Taranaki region to understand why this part of New Zealand is such a magnet for outdoorsy types and nature lovers. The rugged coast is lined with superb beaches that provide dramatic vistas over the Tasman Sea. Spend enough time here and you might well start taking Taranaki's spectacular sunsets for granted. Then of course there's Egmont National Park, 1 of the area's biggest draws. It's home to waterfalls, wetlands, rainforests, and an abundance of wildlife including tui and kiwis, plus the resplendent Mount Taranaki standing proudly at its center.
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