South Taranaki district, Taranaki, New Zealand

Places to visit near Eltham

Eltham is a town in South Taranaki district, Taranaki, New Zealand, home to about 2,235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 forts & heritage and 12 waterfalls. The must-see places are Turuturu Mokai Pā (19 km), Dawson Falls (25 km) and Taranaki Maunga (31 km).

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Eltham, Taranaki
Eltham, South Taranaki district, Taranaki, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eltham at a glance

Location
South Taranaki district, Taranaki, New Zealand
Population
about 2,235
Coordinates
39.4292° S, 174.3000° E
Places within 50 km
184 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Eltham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eltham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Eltham, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Eltham

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eltham. The closest is Rahui (13 km); the best-known is Taranaki Maunga (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Taranaki Maunga · viewpoint · Stratford · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Rahui · viewpoint · South Taranaki · ~13 km
  • Makino · viewpoint · South Taranaki · ~15 km
  • Puketotara · viewpoint · South Taranaki · ~16 km
  • Pouākai Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Roimata · viewpoint · South Taranaki · ~20 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eltham

61 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eltham. The closest is Rotokare Scenic Reserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Eltham

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eltham. The closest is Araukuku Pā (9 km); the best-known is Turuturu Mokai Pā (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Eltham

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Eltham. The closest is Dawson Falls (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eltham

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eltham. The closest is Lake Rotokare (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Eltham

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Eltham. The closest is Waihi Beach (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Eltham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eltham
  2. 10 km Pioneer Village · museum, Stratford
  3. 26 km Taranaki Maunga · viewpoint, Stratford
  4. 6 km Dawson Falls · waterfall, Stratford
  5. 39 km Turuturu Mokai Pā · heritage site, South Taranaki
  6. 10 km Araukuku Pā · heritage site, South Taranaki
  7. 9 km Back to Eltham

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From travellers near Eltham

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How to reach Eltham

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eltham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints103126Rahui (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2761Rotokare Scenic Reserve (12 km)
    Forts & heritage1731Araukuku Pā (9 km)
    Waterfalls1214Dawson Falls (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs813Lake Rotokare (12 km)
    Beaches & coast212Waihi Beach (25 km)
    Museums57Pioneer Village (10 km)
    Churches27Saint Marys Anglican Church (22 km)
    Treks45Manganui Gorge Track (28 km)
    Other attractions25Wendy Statue (22 km)
    Parks13Water Tower Reserve (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13The Big D (33 km)

    Eltham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eltham?

    Turuturu Mokai Pā (heritage site, about 19 km), Dawson Falls (waterfall, about 25 km), Araukuku Pā (heritage site, about 9 km), Pioneer Village (museum, about 10 km), Taranaki Maunga (viewpoint, about 31 km), Rotokare Scenic Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eltham?

    184 places on Spotwander: 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 forts & heritage, 12 waterfalls, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eltham?

    Rahui, about 13 km by road; Makino (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Eltham?

    Rotokare Scenic Reserve, about 12 km by road; Magnus Forbes Scenic Reserve (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eltham?

    Araukuku Pā, about 9 km by road; Mawhitiwhiti Pā (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eltham?

    Start in Eltham, visit Pioneer Village, then Taranaki Maunga, then Dawson Falls, then Turuturu Mokai Pā, then Araukuku Pā, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eltham?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Eltham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eltham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Eltham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.