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Welbourn

Taranaki Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Welbourn

Welbourn is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hurdon, 25km from Egmont National Park.

Welbourn is a town located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand. With a population of 3,640, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Welbourn 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 Welbourn to your route.

About Welbourn

Welbourn (often misspelled Welbourne) is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the southeast of the city centre. Te Hēnui Stream runs through the suburb and State Highway 3 forms its western boundary. The suburb began as a railway settlement.

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Where is Welbourn located?

Welbourn is located in Taranaki Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.0722 latitude, 174.0909 longitude.

What is the population of Welbourn?

Welbourn has a population of approximately 3,640 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
3,640
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Taranaki Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.0722, 174.0909

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 Welbourn

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.

25 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Welbourn

  • 47 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.
  • 56 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Welbourn.

Merrilands

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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New Plymouth

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1 km awayPop. 90,100

Vogeltown

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1 km awayPop. 6,140

Westown

🇳🇿 New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 4,790

Fitzroy

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 3,650

Frankleigh Park

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 3,570

Lynmouth

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 2,750

Hurdon

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 2,590

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