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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Taranaki Region, New Zealand · Oceania
Rahotu is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Opunake, 23km from Egmont National Park.
Rahotu is a town located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand. With a population of 2,067, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Rahotu 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 Rahotu to your route.
Rahotu (Māori: [ɾaːˈhɔtʉ]) is a rural settlement in the North Island of New Zealand, located within the Taranaki region and governed by the South Taranaki District Council. Positioned along State Highway 45, it lies between Ōpunake to the south and New Plymouth to the north. According to the New Zealand Ministry forRead more
Culture and Heritage, the Māori meaning of Rahotu is "long for the sun".
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Rahotu is located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.3333 latitude, 173.8000 longitude.
Rahotu has a population of approximately 2,067 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Park around the volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki, with three sealed access roads climbing to visitor centres and trailheads.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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