First light on Mount Taranaki from Ratapiko Sunset in mid summer from Ratapiko A clear spring day with Mount Taranaki reflected in lake Ratapiko At rest. A peaceful evening at Ratapiko. View of Mount Taranaki from Churchill heights, New Plymouth. Mount Taranaki sunset from Tariki Mount Taranaki from near New Plymouth Mount Taranaki from Near Hawera South Taranaki Mount Taranaki from near New Plymouth Mount Taranaki under a wind cloud Mountain and Matemateonga Range. Forest stream in Egmont national park Forest stream, Mount Taranaki Mount Taranaki From Waiwakaiho river, New Plymouth On a tramping track in Egmont National Park Nearing the summit of Mount Taranaki Tahurangi Hut, Mount Taranaki Bell's falls, Mount Taranaki Winter comes to the ski field, Mount Taranaki Mount Taranaki in winter A Winter climb in perfect conditions, Mount Taranaki Two on the summit, Mount Taranaki The mountains of the central plateau at sunrise from summit of Mount Taranaki Early morning in the crater, Mount Taranaki Lone fisherman at dusk with New Plymouth in the background Sunset from Waiwakaiho, New Plymouth Sunset on surfers, Back Beach, New Plymouth. Beach scene at Mokau with the west coast's unique black sand Beach scene near Tongaporutu, North Taranaki. Note the black sand unique to New Zealand's West Coast. The Sugar Loaf Islands at New Plymouth are part of a marine reserve The sugar Loaf Islands are a distinctive feature of the New Plymouth marine landscape New Plymouth's Sugar Loaf Islands are part of a Marine reserve and a favoured spot for underwater photographers Sunrise on Mount Taranaki looking across the North Taranaki Bight from Wai-iti Sunrise from Wai-iti with Mount Taranaki making a dramatic backdrop. The sun and sand of North Taranaki beaches with their distinctive black sand give space to get away from the crowd North Taranaki beaches such as this one at Wai-iti are under utilised and have space for all Frozen tussock on the slopes of Mount Taranaki in Winter sunshine. Mountain vegetation in Winter on Mount Taranaki The New Plymouth Power Boating Club race at Ratapiko a fur seal a Port Taranaki Mount Taranaki at the end of the day The afterglow from from Back Beach New Plymouth Glorious sunsets are not uncommon at Back Beach, New Plymouth. Chaddy's charters, a fun way to explore the Sugar Loaf Islands, and New Plymouths marine landscape. A sea of clouds as seen from atop Mount Taranaki Dawsons falls, Mount Taranaki. Mount Taranaki Viewed from South Taranaki Under water volcanic cave system in New Plymouths Marine Reserve Manganui ski field, Mount Taranaki. Seal Rock, Marine reserve New Plymouth Hydroid, Sixpence Rocks. White fronted Terns, Waikaranga Mr Badgers Country Cafe, beautiful diarama's set the scene for Tawhiti Museum's legendary cafe. Learn about the early days of Taranaki at the Tawhiti Museum Amazing Diarama's like this one depict the history of Taranaki and New Zealand, at the Tawhiti Museum. Amazing Diarama's like this one depict the history of Taranaki and New Zealand, at the Tawhiti Museum. New Plymouth's Festival of lights, attracts thousands of visitors every year to incredible displays such as this one in Pukekura Park. Hawera Town Square, South Taranaki. Waka (traditional Maori Canoe) in Patea, South Taranaki. Opunake beach, South Taranaki. Chinese Garden, King Edward Park, Hawera. Many parks throughout Taranaki feature the beautiful Rhododendron, such as this one in King Edward Park in Hawera, South Taranaki. Rhododendron in flower, Spring, South Taranaki South Taranaki boasts beautifull beaches with sunsets like this one Hawera water tower, South Taranaki Spectacular Mount Taranaki, from Kaponga Waverley, South Taranaki Taranaki's exposed Western coastline and excelent surf, make it an ideal place for all levels of windsurfing Surfing, Fitzroy beach, New Plymouth. Surfing, Back Beach, New Plymouth. Tube action, Fitzroy beach, New Plymouth. Riding the waves in New Plymouth.   Surfing, Fitzroy beach, New Plymouth. Taranaki's coastline is full of great photo opportunities Mount Taranaki, ideal for climbing and tramping pursuits. Egmont / Taranaki from the air Mount Egmont / Taranaki, from a bush clad ridge. Formal flower beds at Tawa Glen Ice climbing on Mount Taranaki Kayaker's on the Waitara River Traditional Maori costume outside the meeting house at Owae Marae. Bryce Manukonga in traditional pose, with Mount Taranaki as backdrop. Maori Man in tradition atire. The hongi. Taranaki is proud of its Maori heritage Prunus, 'Awanui' at Tawa Glen White water on the Waitara River Rafting on the Waitara River Wharenui (Meeting House) at Owae Marae Ice climbing the Shark's Tooth, Mount Taranaki The Summit of Mount Taranaki in Winter Tawa Glen in bloom Near dusk at Tawa Glen   A vista from Tawa Glen The White Garden at Tawa Glen