Hotels in Taranaki, New Zealand

Taranaki hugs the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, famous for the perfectly conical Mount Taranaki and its lush gardens. The climate is mild year-round (summers average 70°F/21°C, winters around 50°F/10°C), with summer from December to February ideal for hiking the Pouakai Circuit or surfing at Stent Road Beach, and winter offering skiing on the mountain's slopes. The region splits into New Plymouth for its food scene and the Forgotten World Highway, while the Egmont National Park delivers alpine trails and the Taranaki Falls-a 3-hour return walk starting from the visitor center.