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Learn about living in Taranaki, New Zealand
Learn about living in Taranaki, New Zealand
Taranaki
Taranaki
From world-class surf breaks to a perfectly formed volcanic peak, Taranaki offers countless opportunities for adventure. Located on the west coast of New Zealand, halfway between cities Auckland and Wellington, with enthusiastic, creative, and vibrant communities scattered around the ancestral Mt Taranaki, the Taranaki lifestyle is second to none. All of our Green School students and their families will live near the school campus, in Taranaki, New Zealand.
Taranaki Region
Taranaki Region
Taranaki is proud to lead the drive towards a prosperous and sustainable future with fresh thinking and an innovative spirit, making it the perfect region for the Green School New Zealand to call home. All of our Green School students and their families will live near the school campus, in Taranaki New Zealand.
Known as a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, a big draw card of the region is the varied landscape, allowing for surf, sand, and sea alongside mountain hikes and treks. The wild Taranaki coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks, a popular destination for surfers. With a variety of beaches along the coast, you could be swimming in the Tasman sea at sunrise and at the Mt Taranaki summit by sunset.
Perfect for outdoor adventurers, Taranaki has many activities on offer such as dam dropping, mountain biking, beautiful hikes through native forests, river rafting and more.
New Plymouth
New Plymouth
New Plymouth is the main city located in the Taranaki region. Taranaki may be considered small compared to other cities across the globe, but provides endless amounts of family-friendly fun and authentic foods and a thriving cafe culture. This is a vibrant city known for the most sunshine hours in New Zealand for the past two years in a row.
New Plymouth City
New Plymouth City
A city where you and the family can go to the movie theatre, shop at the many unique stores center city has to offer, experience art galleries and picturesque parks, and attend world renowned events and concerts such as WOMAD, and TSB Festival of Lights.
With shopping just steps away from the New Plymouth coastal walkway and the Tasman sea, you could shop in center city for the day and then take a relaxing walk down the coastal walkway after enjoying a coffee at one of the many nearby cafes and eateries.
Suburbs within New Plymouth are a popular choice for families attending Green School, as this is the nearest city to the school, but also as a result of the widely available after school activities to cater to different interests such as sports, surf, athletics, dance, drama, music and even archery to name a few.
Locals often refer to New Plymouth as the Town and Oakura as the village
Locals often refer to New Plymouth as the Town and Oakura as the village
Ōakura
Ōakura
Just 15 kilometres south west of New Plymouth city, a 15 minute scenic drive, nestled in one of the most desirable coastal communities, the township of Ōakura is where Green School New Zealand is located. Situated on a magical rural site along Koru Road, Green School is protected by the Kaitake Ranges, next to the beautiful Ōakura River, sitting in between Mt Taranaki and the Tasman sea.
Ōakura
Ōakura
The township is home to a blend of million-dollar beach houses and charming holiday homes (or baches, as we call them in New Zealand) make for a relaxed seaside village vibe that Ōakura is known for. A lot of these homes are populated with talented local artists and craftspeople. You will find a dedicated creative community, outstanding restaurants and cafes, and some of the most family-friendly beaches, ideal for beginner surfers in Ōakura. During your time here, engage with this creative community by visiting some of the established open studios and art spaces in and around Ōakura, of which the majority can be found here.
In summer, Ōakura can be a hotspot for travellers and tourists looking for that stress free beach getaway. Local favourite bar and music venue, Butlers Reef often hosts well known acts from not only across New Zealand but the globe to entertain the crowds. Ōakura has a local Junior sports club to get the children involved in, be sure to check out and get in touch with Sporty | Ōakura Sports if interested. Ōakura’s local rugby club is Kaitake Rugby Club. Extra reading: Ōakura and Ōakura Overview
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