Sights & Attractions in North Island's West Coast
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Fodor's Choice Sights in North Island's West Coast
| Name | Category | Location |
Hollard Gardens
Surrounded by dairy farms, the Hollard Gardens were created by... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Stratford |
Puke Ariki
Across the road from the Wind Wand is the region's heritage... |
Museums / Galleries | New Plymouth |
Ruakuri Cave
Discovered several hundred years ago by a Maori hunting party... |
Cave | Waitomo |
Tawhiti Museum
Nigel Ogle's labor of love is an outstanding presentation of... |
Museums / Galleries | Hawera |
Whanganui Regional Museum
For an overview of the region's history and one of the best collections... |
Museums / Galleries | Wanganui |
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Travel Deals in North Island's West Coast
- $1120* & up -- New Zealand in 'Fall' from West Coast, R/T Air New Zealand
* Some taxes, fees additional


