Festivals & Things to do in Taranaki

Enjoying a mild climate Taranaki has one of the highest number of sunshine hours in the country. With a laid-back vibe and friendly locals Taranaki Festivals attract visitors with the promise of a good time, invigorating activities within a unique landscape.

Situated halfway between Auckland and Wellington on the west coast of New Zealand’s North island, the region is named after a large volcano Mount Taranaki (Mt Egmont as its also known) that dominates the skyline. The region is known for its outdoor activities, hiking , river rafting and world class surfing not to forget the winter snow sports on the aforementioned mountain.

Each year Taranaki hosts a selection of Festivals & Lifestyle Events celebrating the regions cultural diversity and traditions. Here is a comprehensive list of the Festivals…

Taranaki Festivals

Festival Name	Date	Category
NZ Tattoo & Art Festival	23 – 24 Nov	Art/tattoo
Festival of Lights	15 Dec – 25 Jan	Lights/entertainment
Tropfest	Feb	Movies
AmeriCARna	26 Feb – 1 Mar	Car show
WOMAD (World Music & Dance Festival)	14 – 16 Mar	Music

For other Regional New Zealand Festivals

Auckland Festivals	Bay of Plenty Festivals
Canterbury Festivals	Hawke’s Bay Festivals
Marlborough Festivals	Manawatu Festivals
Northland Festivals	Queenstown / Otago Festivals
Southland Festivals	Tasman / Nelson Festivals
Taranaki Festivals	Waikato Festivals
Wellington Festivals	West Coast Festivals

If Taranaki or one of the Taranaki festivals sparks your interest and you would like to incorporate the region into a self-drive holiday or a privately guided tour of New Zealand, then please feel free to contact First Light Travel – We would love to help.