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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Taranaki Region, New Zealand · Oceania
Manaia is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Normanby, 29km from Egmont National Park.
Manaia is a town located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand. With a population of 1,070, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Manaia 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 Manaia to your route.
Manaia is a rural town in South Taranaki District, New Zealand. Ōpunake is 29 km to the northwest, and Hāwera is 13 km to the southeast. Kaponga is 15 km north. State Highway 45 passes through the town. Manaia is named after the former Māori chief of the district, Hukunui Manaia.
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Manaia is located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.5500 latitude, 174.1333 longitude.
Manaia has a population of approximately 1,070 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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coastal drive
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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Park around the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki, with three sealed access roads climbing to visitor centres and trailheads.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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