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    Paritutu Rock

    Scenic SpotsTaranaki, Taranaki New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Paritutu Rock

    Scenic SpotsTaranaki, Taranaki New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Updated May 2026

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    5 Reviews

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    Anonymous
    Nov 6, 2022
    Positive

    Absolutely insanely view from the top (realy amazing if the sun comes down or reflect in the water). The way is realy steap, be careful when you going down (i would not go up with “little” / “middle” children, if you‘re afraid of hights, you’re not fit or if it‘s wet, but if everything fits it‘s a insanely great view on the top! I would recommend to do that!!!) [there‘s a handrail/„chain“ to the complete way to the top, so don’t worry]

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    Anonymous
    Oct 15, 2022
    Positive

    So much fun! Allow 30-45 min return if not too busy

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    Anonymous
    May 13, 2019
    Positive

    Highly recommended if you are in the vicinity. You are fast up and have a great view.

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    Anonymous
    Apr 29, 2019
    Positive

    Very steep (rather climbing at the end), but such a pretty view over New Plymouth!

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    Anonymous
    Mar 30, 2019
    Neutral

    Nice big rock beside the port/industrial side of town you can hike up. We decided not to climb it after spotting some dodgy characters in the car park, could have happened anywhere so we used common sense and moved on.

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