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Taranaki Natural Attractions - What to See & Do. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Taranaki Natural Attractions including Garden & Park and Natural Feature, you will find it here on AA Travel.

Around the country our untamed coastlines, sparkling white sandy beaches, rolling green farmland, snow-capped mountains and native forests are filled with unlimited attractions for those who love the great outdoors. Whether you are a tramper, wildlife enthusiast, angler, skier, surfer or sailor, you'll find New Zealand perfect for outdoor adventures. Aside from our great outdoors, there are also many great family attractions around the country, from theme parks, water parks, zoos and aquariums to beautiful parks and beaches. Kiwis are incredibly talented; our great artists, craftsmen, entertainers and those with 'Kiwi ingenuity' also provide many of the attractions. Check out fabulous artists' studios, galleries, museums, culture shows and live entertainment.

Maori settled throughout Taranaki before the arrival of Europeans. The wars of the 1860s began here
and some of the fiercest engagements took place in the area. A number of fortified sites may be
visited and museums throughout the area preserve the history of the region. New Zealand's only
known petrochemical deposits lie in the Taranaki region, offshore from Oaonui and at Kapuni and
Stratford. Synthetic fuel is produced at the Motunui plant where there is an information centre.
Taranaki also hosts the Rhododendron Festival in late October/early November, and the biennial
Festival of Arts is held in March.