From historic shipwrecks on the beach to luscious gardens with hidden gems waiting to be discovered, this epic journey is full of creative play and natural wonders.

(NOTE: remember to bring a scrapbook or paper and some pens for some creative challenges)

A Mystery of Colours

The Cape Egmont Lighthouse sits at the western-most point of Taranaki and still operates today after more than 140 years.

Of Roses & Fairies

Named after the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902, King Edward Park is rich with gardens, play spaces and artefacts from over a hundred years of history.  (Note: make sure to take the scrapbook/paper and the pens you brought with you.)

Capturing the Moments

The Kaupokonui Beach Camp is nestled into a beautiful haven where the Kaupokonui Stream reaches the sea. Especially popular over the summer months, it is a gorgeous, safe space to play and explore from river to beach and the dunes in between.

Textures of Time

A fantastically preserved skeleton of a shipwreck right on the stony shoals of a beautiful stretch of beach. (Note: this destination is best visited at low tide.)

The Art of Design

The famous surfboard wall and the iconic Dreamtime Surf shop celebrate the local surfing culture of Ōpunakē.  (Note: make sure to take the scrapbook/paper and the pens you brought with you.)

Shipwrecks to Roses

New Plymouth → Hāwera

Make Sure to Bring

Active Wear

Drinking Water

Warm Clothes