4WD Tracks in Taranaki

Dominated by the near-perfect cone of Mount Taranaki, this western region rewards overlanders with a mix of remote backcountry roads, river valleys and rugged hill terrain. The 4WD tracks in Taranaki wind through farmland, native bush and the isolated country around Whangamomona, offering scenic touring and a genuine sense of getting off the beaten path.

Ernie's Place

Ernie's Place is a remote Taranaki backcountry drive through rugged hill country, an easy cruise when dry but greasy and cliff-edged with any rain.

Kiwi Road

Kiwi Road is a quiet Taranaki gravel detour off SH3, winding through native bush to one of the area's famous tunnels, easy enough for most cars in the dry.

Mangaopapa Road

Mangaopapa Road is an easy gravel run off Taranaki's Forgotten World Highway, with a hand-cut unlined rock tunnel as the highlight.

Moki Road

Moki Road is an easy, well-maintained Taranaki gravel route through quiet hill country, with old tunnels to drive through and a Last Samurai film shack to spot.

Okahutiria Road

Okahutiria Road is an easygoing Taranaki gravel route through rolling farmland and open pasture, suited to most vehicles in good conditions.

Saunders Road

Saunders Road is a short, easy Taranaki drive out to the Hangatuahua River, getting a little rougher the further in but nothing to worry about.

Tangahoe Valley

Tangahoe Valley is an easy South Taranaki gravel road through rolling farmland and bush, winding down to the Patea River for fishing and boating.

The Bridge To Somewhere

The Bridge to Somewhere is a remote eastern Taranaki gravel run through rolling farmland and bush near historic Whangamomona

Watitaanga Road

Waitaanga Road is a long Taranaki gravel route through native forest to a 550m saddle, an easy back country drive suited to most vehicles.

Whangamomona Road

Whangamomona Road is a historic Taranaki gorge route with hand-dug tunnels, plank bridges and steep drop-offs, easy when dry but tough in the wet.

Tracks in other regions

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