About New Plymouth, Taranaki

After a visit to Taranaki it's not hard to see why the region has been voted home to New Zealand's and the world's best small city.

New Plymouth is situated on the west coast of the North Island and has the Tasman Sea and Mt Taranaki at its doorstep.  Taranaki gives us the mountain, lakes, rivers, sea, surf, beaches and bush walks - providing for lots of outdoor activities, surfing, skiiing, fishing, sailing and hiking. 

Taranaki is also the home of Womad, Festival of Lights, Taranaki Arts Festival, Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival and also provides a beautiful backdrop for concerts and events at the famous Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park. 

The main industries within Taranaki are dairy, manufacturing, engineering, oil and gas, food and beverage, and the Port of Taranaki which is the only deep water seaport on New Zealand's western seaboard.

New Plymouth City
WINNER Best Small City in the World Award - Liveable Communities Awards, Nov 2008
WINNER Top Town in New Zealand - North & South Magazine, Nov 2008
WINNER Best and Most Sustainable Community Award - Liveable Communities Awards, Nov 2008

New Plymouth Castal Walkway
WINNER Best World Project Making a Positive Difference - Liveable Communities Awards, Nov 2008

More information about Taranaki is available at www.taranaki.info

While at conference we will provide plenty of opportunity for you to experience Taranaki.  We will conference at TSB Showplace, move to the Bowl of Brooklands stage for the welcome function, dine at various restaurants around town with New Plymouth's Delicious, take in various field trips and go to TSB Stadium for conference dinner.  We also invite you to extend your stay in Taranaki with one of the post-conference tours.

We look forward to welcoming you!

 

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