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Auckland
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Coromandel
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Waikato
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Rotorua
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Bay
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Taranaki
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Lake
Taupo
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Hawke's
Bay
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Marlborough
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Lake
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Wairarapa
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Manawatu
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West
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Canterbury
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Dunedin-Coastal
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Wellington
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Queenstown
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Central
Otago
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Fiordland
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Southland
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 Majestic
and
snow-capped,
Mount
Taranaki
watches
over
a
region
that’s
all
about
rejuvenating
adventures
and
refreshing
experiences.
It’s
one
of
the
few
places
where
you
can
go
snow
boarding
in
the
morning
and
surfing
the
same
afternoon,
followed
by
an
evening
relaxing
in a
restaurant
with
great
food
and
wine. |
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According
to
Maori
legend,
Mount
Taranaki
once
resided
in
the
middle
of
the
North
Island
alongside
Ruapehu,
Ngaurahoe
and
Tongariro,
but
lost
a
battle
for
the
heart
of
pretty
Mount
Pihanga
and
was
banished
to
the
coast. |
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Today,
the
Taranaki
region
offers
a
huge
range
of
outdoor
activities,
from
strolls
through
native
forests
and
multi-day
hikes,
to
river
rafting,
ocean
surfing
and
winter
snow
sports.
When
it’s
time
for
something
a
little
less
energetic,
you’ll
discover
fascinating
art
trails
and
festivals,
award-winning
museums
and
galleries,
a
thriving
café
culture
and
some
great
local
shopping. |
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Mount
Taranaki
A
magnificent
outdoor
playground
and
a
magnet
for
photographers,
Mount
Taranaki
is a
powerful
reminder
of
the
area’s
volcanic
past.
Although
it
erupted
at
least
eight
times
over
the
last
6000
years,
the
mountain
has
chosen
to
remain
dormant
since
1755. |
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Gardens,
lakes
and
fountains
Pukekura
Park
in
the
city
of
New
Plymouth
is a
beautiful
haven
at
any
time
of
the
year.
Established
in
1876,
it
includes
52
hectares
of
formal
and
informal
flowering
gardens,
towering
trees
and
peaceful
lakes
with
waterlilies,
waterfalls
and
row
boats |
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Treasures,
stories
and
culture
At
Puke
Ariki
-
New
Plymouth’s
interactive
library,
museum
and
visitor
centre
-
you’ll
discover
more
than
6,000
significant
Maori
taonga
(treasures).
This
beautifully
designed
complex
looks
out
to
Len
Lye's
Wind
Wand
sculpture
on
the
award-winning
coastal
walkway. |
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