1. Western North Island

2. Key Themes Living river Mt Taranaki Freedom walking Gardens of significance Heritage Small intimate owner operator experience

3. Mount Taranaki

4. Mountain biking Kayaking Hike through Goblin Forest Mount Taranaki

5. New Plymouth Key centre close to Mt Taranaki Black Sand Surfing Beaches National Gardens of significance

6. Whanganui National Park

7. Wanganui Cultural Heritage Town Heritage River Heritage

8. Palmerston North Palmerston North Rugby Museum Mokai Gravity Canyon Rafting Rangitikei

9. Self Driving Options Begin in Auckland or Wellington Choose one of the regions themed highways Forgotten Highway Surf Highway

10. Western North Island Day One Wellington to Palmerston North Day Two Palmerston North to Wanganui Day Three Wanganui to New Plymouth Day Four New Plymouth to Hawera Suggested Itinerary

11. For more information Manawatu: www.manawatunz.co.nz Whanganui: www.wanganui.com Taranaki: www.taranaki.co.nz