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SECTION THREE

January

Round the Mountain Cycle Ride - a fun challenge offering various cycle route options around Mt Egmont in Taranaki's beautiful coutryside. Enter as a team or individual and win spot prizes. www.roundthemountain.co.nz

Yarrows Taranaki Cycle Challenge - another recreational event for cyclers of all levels around Mt Egmont's magnificent scenery and landscapes. www.cyclechallenge.co.nz

March

WOMAD (World of Music and Dance) - musical styles from folk to hip hop, classical to reggae beats, gospel to ska and everything in between, plus dance and visual arts. Held in New Plymouth www.womad.co.nz

July - August

Taranaki Festival of the Arts (every ‘odd’ year) - features dozens of acts from national and international performing artists. www.artsfest.co.nz

October - November

Taranaki Rhododendron Festival - held during the peak blooming period for rhododendrons. Over 50 private gardens are open to the public, plus an extensive range of events. www.rhodo.co.nz

December

Wanganui in Bloom runs from the beginning of December to mid March when over 8000 hanging baskets adorn the streets of Wanganui's revitalised central business district.