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Bell Block

Taranaki Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Bell Block

Bell Block is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fitzroy, 30km from Egmont National Park.

Bell Block is a town located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand. With a population of 8,260, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Bell Block sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bell Block to your route.

About Bell Block

Bell Block is a town in Taranaki, New Zealand. State Highway 3 runs through it. It is 6 km north-east of the centre of New Plymouth and 1 km from the outer edge of New Plymouth at Waiwhakaiho. Waitara is about 9 km to the north-east. New Plymouth Airport is located immediately to the north-east of Bell Block.

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Where is Bell Block located?

Bell Block is located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.0333 latitude, 174.1500 longitude.

What is the population of Bell Block?

Bell Block has a population of approximately 8,260 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
8,260
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Taranaki Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.0333, 174.1500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Bell Block

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Egmont National Park

Park around the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki, with three sealed access roads climbing to visitor centres and trailheads.

30 km · about 35 min drive

historic highway

Forgotten World Highway

New Zealand's oldest heritage trail: 150 km of SH43 twisting through four saddles, a one-lane road tunnel and the self-declared 'Republic of Whangamomona' between Stratford and Taumarunui.

52 km · about 60 min drive

coastal drive

Surf Highway 45

A 105 km coastal loop around Mount Taranaki linking New Plymouth and Hawera, threading black-sand surf breaks, dairy country and constant views of the perfect volcanic cone.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Bell Block

  • 52 kmForgotten World HighwayNew Zealand's oldest heritage trail: 150 km of SH43 twisting through four saddles, a one-lane road tunnel and the self-declared 'Republic of Whangamomona' between Stratford and Taumarunui.
  • 53 kmSurf Highway 45A 105 km coastal loop around Mount Taranaki linking New Plymouth and Hawera, threading black-sand surf breaks, dairy country and constant views of the perfect volcanic cone.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bell Block.

Fitzroy

🇳🇿 New Zealand

5 km awayPop. 3,650

Merrilands

🇳🇿 New Zealand

6 km awayPop. 3,110

Welbourn

🇳🇿 New Zealand

7 km awayPop. 3,640

New Plymouth

🇳🇿 New Zealand

7 km awayPop. 90,100

Vogeltown

🇳🇿 New Zealand

8 km awayPop. 6,140

Waitara

🇳🇿 New Zealand

8 km awayPop. 7,730

Westown

🇳🇿 New Zealand

9 km awayPop. 4,790

Lynmouth

🇳🇿 New Zealand

9 km awayPop. 2,750

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