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Moturoa

Taranaki Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Moturoa

Moturoa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from New Plymouth, 26km from Egmont National Park.

Moturoa is a town located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand. With a population of 4,580, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Moturoa 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 Moturoa to your route.

About Moturoa

Moturoa is a coastal suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the west of the city centre, bordering Port Taranaki and the Sugar Loaf Islands. One of the islands, Moturoa, the largest, shares its name with the suburb. The Ngamotu Domain lies to the south of Moturoa, and

Read more Mount Moturoa to the west. Ngamotu Beach is to the north. Moturoa was commonly known as Tigertown last century. In 2007 a book was written about the early history of Moturoa.

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Where is Moturoa located?

Moturoa is located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.0643 latitude, 174.0356 longitude.

What is the population of Moturoa?

Moturoa has a population of approximately 4,580 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
4,580
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Taranaki Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.0643, 174.0356

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

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

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Worth the detour from Moturoa

2 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Moturoa

  • 46 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.
  • 61 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.

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