Puke Ariki Museum Library Tourist Information Taranaki New Zealand

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Building Taranaki

Sat 03 Jul 10,
Wall and Lane Galleries
This collection of photographs shows the public buildings where our colonial society was forged. The hotels, schools and stores of early Taranaki served both the material and social needs of the community. Within these buildings friends and enemies were made, plans were hatched, and progress was set in motion. The Hotel was a centre of community life where the ‘talk of the town’ took... Read More

Takapou Whāriki

Visit Te Takapou Whāriki o Taranaki (The Sacred Woven Mat of Taranaki) and be challenged, amazed, saddened and enlightened. Listen to the stories of our tangata whenua and see the taonga - treasures - unique to Taranaki. Find out more

Taranaki Experience

Experience Taranaki without leaving your multi-coloured glowing seat! See the majestic Mount Taranaki from 360 degrees, explore ithe region's heritage and whet your appetite for a visit like no other. Find out more

Taranaki Life

Celebrate Taranaki Life! Go back in time to the days of the settlers and trace the history of gas and oil exploration. Find out how dairy farming evolved and marvel at the innovative farming spirit. Visit Ferdinand the Bull and meet the mountaineering cat! Find out more

Taranaki Naturally

Hear the rumble of the mountain and see geological time rush past from 60 million years ago to the present day. Meet the animals and plants from eons ago - our giant shark and moa - and say Kia Ora to more familiar birds and animals such as the pukeko and blue penguin. Find out more

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