Scenic Drives in North Island's West Coast
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Scenic Drives in North Island's West Coast
| Name | Category | Location |
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Stratford-Taumarunui
Known as the Forgotten World Highway, Highway 43, heading northeast... |
Scenic Drives | Stratford |
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Taranaki-Waitomo
Mt. Taranaki is an ever-receding presence in your rearview mirror... |
Scenic Drives | New Plymouth |
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Te Anga-Marokopa Road
This classic backcountry road works its way west out of Waitomo... |
Scenic Drives | Waitomo |
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Whanganui River Road
For those without the time or inclination to travel by kayak... |
Scenic Drives | The Whanganui River and Whanganui National Park |
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Travel Deals in North Island's West Coast
- $1048* & up -- New Zealand in 'Fall' from West Coast, R/T Air New Zealand
* Some taxes, fees additional

