The Top 12 Natural Monuments in Taranaki
Taranaki’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12
beautiful natural monuments in Taranaki. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Taranaki. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
In the visitor center you can see a model of the mountain with small lights marking the special places.
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Amazing pools along the Taranaki
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A short path leads from the parking lot to the waterfall. Pretty nice there, but there are more spectacular ones in New Zealand.
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Amazing spot in the forest
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The small lake and Mount Taranaki in the background is a dream for every hiker, and especially for photographers.
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Beautifully landscaped rhododendron garden. Just plan enough time so that you can enjoy everything
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From the lookout you have a good view of Mount Taranaki (2518 meters).
Unfortunately he didn't want to show himself to us that day.
Unfortunately he didn't want to show himself to us that day.
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Great waterfall between Wilkies Pools and Stratford Plateau. More impressive than the Dawson Falls.
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The place is actually very nice, but access is problematic.
There are a maximum of 3 parking spaces, but only the last person to arrive can leave.
The descent to …
There are a maximum of 3 parking spaces, but only the last person to arrive can leave.
The descent to …
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Paritutu Rock is 156 meters tall, And a iconic sight in New plymouth. Its actually the remnants of an old volcanic crater, Which was active approximately 1.75 million years ago. …
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