national park
Egmont National Park
Park around the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki, with three sealed access roads climbing to visitor centres and trailheads.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Taranaki Region, New Zealand · Oceania
Oakura is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Spotswood, 22km from Egmont National Park.
Oakura is a town located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand. With a population of 1,720, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Oakura 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 Oakura to your route.
Ōakura is a small township in New Plymouth District, Taranaki, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 45, 15 kilometres south-west of New Plymouth. Ōkato is 12 km further south-west. The Oakura River flows past the town and into the North Taranaki Bight. To the south is the KaitakeRead more
Range, part of Egmont National Park.
The Oakura Messenger (TOM) was a monthly publication delivered to all letterboxes in the area. It began in October 2000. It was renamed the Ōākura Post in June 2020.
On 5 July 2007 the town was hit by a tornado, which damaged 60 houses.
Ōakura is well known for its beach—Ōakura Beach. In 2007 it became one of the first Blue Flag accredited beaches in Oceania. Only two others—Fitzroy and East End beach in nearby New Plymouth—received the same award that year. As of 2010, Ōakura Beach has retained its blue flag status.
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Oakura is located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.1167 latitude, 173.9500 longitude.
Oakura has a population of approximately 1,720 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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national park
Park around the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki, with three sealed access roads climbing to visitor centres and trailheads.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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