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Wanganui is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

Taranaki is dairy country and is home to New Zealand's gas and oil fields. New Plymouth is the only
city in Taranaki and is its commercial hub. Mt Taranaki/Egmont's cone can be seen from many places
in the North Island. The beautiful peak provides skiing in winter and hiking in summer. It has also
doubled as Mount Fuji in the movie The Last Samurai. Eastern Taranaki has camping, surfing,
windsurfing, fishing, diving and swimming (in patrolled areas). The Wanganui region is south of
Taranaki, with the city of Wanganui being its commercial centre. There are many rivers in the
region, the most well-known is the Whanganui River on its 260km journey out to the Tasman Sea.
Activities on and along the river include canoeing, jet boating, and walks. The Whanganui National
Park is rugged forest country with two 3-4 day hiking tracks.