Taranaki

Taranaki has so much on offer, all year round. As vibrant as it is peaceful, Taranaki is an extraordinary region with abundant nature, remarkable history, unique events and unrivalled experiences. Ski the Maunga and explore Surf Highway 45 in the same day.

Visit historic sites and the award-winning museums to learn about the origins of our people and Aotearoa New Zealand. Discover contemporary art at the world-renowned Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, and experience the energy of Len Lye’s amazing kinetic art. Have the time of your life at the long list of high-calibre annual events. Explore world-recognised parks and gardens. Enjoy our sparkling bar, cafe and restaurant scene, right around the Maunga. Venture out on our fabulous coastal walkways following the edge of the mighty Tasman, and take in the endless horizon.

If you’re looking for a unique, uplifting dose of the good life, you’ll find it right here, among our vibrant culture and nature, and right along the curve of our ever-changing, beautiful coastline. It’s time you experienced all Taranaki has to offer. And when it comes time for you to go, we’ll send you off with a nourished, replenished and energised spirit.

Delight your conference delegates by choosing to hold your next event in vibrant, sunny Taranaki. When it comes to delivering memorable and seamless conferences and events, and leaving delegates inspired and impressed, Taranaki doesn’t disappoint.

Take innovative architecture, vibrant arts and culture, a bustling restaurant and café scene, and pair this with wide open spaces, a dynamic coastal location, and a majestic mountain, and you have Taranaki. 
Not to mention the welcoming locals ready to display manaakitanga to visitors. Taranaki is turning the heads of conference organisers who are looking for new, unforgettable locations to act as the ultimate backdrop to their events.

Totally accessible, the New Plymouth Airport has daily 50-minute direct flights from Auckland and Wellington, and 90-minute flights from Chistchurch, while Taranaki is just a scenic drive away from many more parts of the country.

Let us surprise and delight you with what the region has to offer: unique, breath-taking venues, excellent accommodation options within walking distance of the main conference location, epic year-round events, and memorable experiences for delegates and accompanying partners. Combine all of this with the experienced and professional conference organisers at the recommended venues, and a solutions-driven and committed team at the region’s Regional Development Agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, and you have the recipe for an outstanding event.
 

While you’re in Taranaki, make the most of the wide open spaces, spectacular sights, sounds, adventures and tastes on offer. Whether you have just half an hour spare or a whole weekend, there’s plenty to make your trip unforgettable.

Explore on your own or take a tour with Discover Taranaki, and experience exclusive access to some of the region's most interesting people and places through a comprehensive selection of high-end package tours ranging from outdoor walks and garden visits, to art and tasty food tours.

Taranaki is a nature lovers paradise, with ample opportunity to get out and explore. From scenic wildlife cruises around the Sugar Loaf Islands marine reserve with Chaddy’s Charters, to walks on the magnificent Taranaki Maunga, and world-famous parks and gardens.

Visit historic sites and our award-winning museums to learn about the origins of our people and Aotearoa New Zealand. Discover contemporary art at the world-renowned Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, and experience the energy of Len Lye’s amazing kinetic art. Have the time of your life at the long list of high-calibre annual events. Discover one of the region’s 20 golf courses, or enjoy our vibrant bar, cafe and restaurant scene, right around the Maunga.

Download our conference toolkit with example itineraries here: www.taranaki.co.nz/visit/events

Taranaki has so much on offer, all year round. In Summer, the region explodes with spectacular events, from the award-winning TSB Festival of Lights in Pukekura Park, to the kaleidoscopic 3-day WOMAD festival, featuring global rhythms, sights and sounds in the lush surroundings of the Bowl of Brooklands.

While in winter, the snow-capped peak of Taranaki Maunga offers a beautiful backdrop to any conference or event, with crisp mornings, diverse arts festivals, and plenty of indoor experiences to explore. 

Whether you’re looking at bringing a business event for 100 people or an event that attracts thousands, Taranaki will not disappoint. The region offers a magical mix of welcoming and modern venues ranging from large-scale venues with adjoining accommodation, to more unique spaces that are sure to surprise and delight.

Discover the heritage theatre stage at the TSB Showplace, the iconic Bowl of Brooklands with its natural outdoor amphitheater, or host an unforgettable event inside the stunning architectural foyer of the Govett Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre. While our city-based hotel conference rooms and venues boast fresh air, modern facilities, natural lighting, and spectacular sea views.