New Zealand's North Island
Western North Island
Surfing, hiking, river exploring, caving…the Western North Island is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground. A land encompassing the continents finest topography, from the majestic, Fuji like Mt. Taranaki, to the breathtaking Whanganui River region, where gorges and wilderness offer adventures unmatched, the underground wonders of the Waitomo Caves to the surreal surfing paradise of Raglan, Western North Island is simply where it’s at when it comes to active pursuits amidst superior surroundings.
Explore the lush Taranaki region, which distinctive curve along the West Coast is the result of a series of volcanic blasts. Today, the fertile volcanic soil of Mt. Taranaki and its environs supports a thriving agricultural industry, while its gardens around Taranaki and New Plymouth are some of the most spectacular in the country. Or, blackwater raft into the labyrinthine caves of Waitomo, where luminous glowworms offer a setting unlike any other.
