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	Taranaki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Taranaki is situated on the west coast of the North Island, surrounding the volcanic peak.
		Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont—Te Maunga O Taranaki—is the dominant feature of the province, being the second-tallest mountain in the North Island.
		From 1853 the Taranaki region was governed as the Taranaki Province, (intially known as the New Plymouth Province) until the abolition of New Zealand provinces in 1876.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Taranaki (940 words)

	Taranaki - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Taranaki is situated on a peninsula on the west coast of the North Island, surrounding the volcanic peak.
		Mount Taranaki - Te Maunga O Taranaki - is the dominant feature of the province, being the second tallest mountain in the North Island.
		Taranaki's landscape and the mountain's supposed resemblance to Mount Fuji led it to be selected as the location for The Last Samurai, a motion picture set in nineteenth century Japan.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Taranaki (798 words)

	Mount Taranaki legend - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Māori legend, Taranaki is a mountain being that lived peacefully for many centuries in the centre of New Zealand's North Island with three other mountains, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu.
		Covered in a cloak of deep green forest she presented a stunning sight and all the mountain gods were in love with her.
		Taranaki, wild with grief and jealously, angrily wrenched his roots from the ground and left the other mountains.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Taranaki_legend (283 words)

	Taranaki - World Travel Guide
		Taranaki is a region of the North Island of New Zealand that is dominated by its volcanic mountain, (Mount) Taranaki, formerly known as Mount Egmont.
		According to Maori legend, Taranaki was evicted from the middle of the North Island to sit out on the edge of the sea.
		Taranaki is considered a dormant volcano, so the legend may have some basis in fact.
	www.world-travel-guide.net /index.php?title=Taranaki (797 words)

	Mount Taranaki Article, MountTaranaki Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Mount Taranaki is a dormant volcano located in the west of NewZealand 's North Island.
		Mount Taranaki is considered unusual inthat it has experienced at least five of its major eruptions by the method of cone collapse.
		Mount Taranaki was the backdrop for the Tom Cruise movie " the Last Samurai ".
	www.anoca.org /mountain/cone/mount_taranaki.html (267 words)

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		Taranaki, wild with grief and anger, tore himself from his roots with a mighty wrench and left his homeland.
		Today the majestic mountain, known as either Mount Egmont or Mount Taranaki, is surrounded by lush, green countryside, blue sea and skies, and protects the fertile region of Taranaki.
		Mount Taranaki (2518m) and Fanthams Peak (1692m) comprise the volcano, the youngest of four Taranaki volcanic centres.
	www.toa.co.nz /Learn%20About%20Taranaki/Mount%20Taranaki-Mount%20Egmont.htm (726 words)

	Taranaki Legend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Taranaki, New Zealand - Taranaki is an unspoiled region on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island and the filming location of the movie The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise.
		Taranaki is a region of the North Island of New Zealand that is dominated by its volcanic mountain...
		According to Maori legend, Taranaki was evicted from the middle of the...
	www.luxury-watches-resources.com /taranaki-legend.html (577 words)

	Mount Taranaki legend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		According to legend, Mount Taranaki - Te Maunga o Taranaki - is a mountain god that lived peacefully for many centuries in the centre of New Zealand's North Island with other mountain gods, Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.
		Covered in a cloak of deep green forest she presented a stunning sight and all the mountain gods were supposedly in love with her.
		It flowed down the deep scar Taranaki had left to form the Whanganui River.
	bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/m/mo/mount_taranaki_legend.html (226 words)

	Taranaki New Zealand Information Travel Personalised
		The dramatic, snow-topped volcanic cone of Mount Taranaki is a spiritual and physical force in this region.
		In the Maori language, Taranaki means 'Gliding Peak', a name that ties to the legend of how the mountain came to its location.
		Mount Taranaki, Taranaki’s famous 2518 metre dormant volcano sits at the centre of beautiful Egmont National Park.
	www.mosaictravel.co.nz /taranaki.htm (243 words)

	Listings for Taranaki
		Taranaki, on the North Island's West Coast, juts into the Tasman Sea and is half way between Auckland and Wellington.
		Taranaki went west towards the setting sun and carved out the Whanganui river as he went.
		The forest on Mount Taranaki's middle slopes is sometimes known as 'Goblin Forest' because of the gnarled shape of the trees and the thick swathes of trailing moss.
	www.homestaysnz.co.nz /regions/14 (104 words)

	Locate members of @home NEW ZEALAND by regions - Find Members - Taranaki
		Mount Taranaki, which is a spiritual and physical force, translates to 'Gliding Peak'.
		Maori legend has it that Taranaki was banished from the central North Island, where Mounts Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngaruahoe are located, because he fell in love with Tongariro's wife, Mount Pihanga.
		Today, Mount Taranaki (named Mount Egmont by Captain Cook) is surrounded by lush green countryside, blue sea and skies - and protects the fertile region.
	www.athomenz.org.nz /map8.php (229 words)

	guidething: New Plymouth travel guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		An archetypal snow-capped cone volcano, described by 17th century Dutch explorer Abel Tasman as "the noblest hill I've ever seen," Mount Taranaki is the geological, geographical and cultural icon of the North Island's west coast.
		Aslo known as Mount Egmont, Taranaki is the Maori word for 'Gliding Peak.' As the legend goes, Taranaki lived amongst the other large volcanoes to the east (Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe), but was banished after a love affair with Pihanga, Tongariro's wife.
		Mount Taranaki has also been used as a cinematic stand in for Japan's Mount Fuji.
	www.guidething.com /australiaandpacific/newzealand/newplymouth (270 words)

	Bambooweb: Mount Taranaki
		Mount Taranaki is a dormant stratovolcano located in the west of New Zealand's North Island.
		Mount Taranaki was the backdrop for the Tom Cruise movie "the Last Samurai".
		Being one of the most perfect volcano cones in the world after Mount Fuji, the mountain is a close look-alike.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/m/o/Mount_Taranaki.html (454 words)

	The Last Samurai New Zealand Film Location > New Zealand
		When Taranaki became Japan for the making of The Last Samurai, the landscape and cultural attributes of the region were a major talking point for the film’s cast and crew.
		The Maori legend of Mount Taranaki explains why the volcano resides in splendid isolation on the tip of the North Island’s west cape.
		But Taranaki fell in love with a pretty hill called Pihanga, who happened to be the wife of Tongariro.
	www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/regions/taranaki/last-samurai-feature/last-samurai-feature-home.cfm (728 words)

	Mount Taranaki legend (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		According to legend Mount Taranaki - Te Maunga o Taranaki - a mountain god that lived peacefully for centuries in the centre of New Zealand 's North Island with other mountain gods Tongariro Ruapehu Ngauruhoe.
		Taranaki dared to make advances to Pihanga was reproached by Tongariro and a mighty ensued between them.
		Miser on the Mountain: A Nisqually Legend of Mount Rainier
	www.freeglossary.com /Mount_Taranaki_legend (409 words)

	Taranaki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Taranaki is a region in New Zealand's North Island.
		Taranaki is situated on a peninsula on the west coast of the North Island, surrounding a volcanic peak of the same name.
		Its original name of Taranaki was changed to Egmont after Europeans arrived in New Zealand, but is now officially named "Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont".
	www.mywiseowl.com /articles/Taranaki (654 words)

	Taranaki > New Zealand
		Taranaki’s famous 2518 metre dormant volcano sits at the centre of beautiful Egmont National Park.
		The west coast of the North Island, where you’ll find the Taranaki region, is known for its fl sand, rolling surf and sunshine.
		Taranaki is famous for its gardens – both cultivated and naturally occurring.
	www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/regions/taranaki/taranaki.cfm (447 words)

	Legend of (Mt) Taranaki
		Taranaki, (gliding peak) is an apt description of this mountain’s epic journey from the central North Island to the coast.
		This changed forever when Taranaki fell in love with Pihanga (a pretty hill on the shores of Lake Taupo) — who just happened to be the wife of Tongariro.
		Today Mt Taranaki is still venerated and its summit is sacred to the tangata whenua of the area.
	www.roundthemountain.co.nz /default.asp?PageID=1219 (164 words)

	Mt Egmont, Mt Taranaki guide book
		The majestic, near symmetrical cone of Taranaki/Mount Egmont rises from the gently rolling pasture of the North Island’s West Cape.
		A variety of rock climbing and alpine climbing abounds on the upper slopes; from 10 metre crag climbs to classic winter alpine climbs on the rimed slopes.
		Taranaki Mt Egmont - a guide for climbers is a totally revised new edition features 30 alpine routes and over 200 rock climbs, including a dozen newly developed crags.
	www.clearwatertarn.co.nz /shop/product/1055/11869_1.html (215 words)

	Egmont National Park > New Zealand
		Taranaki fled to the west, gouging the Whanganui River on his way.
		The first ascent of Mt Taranaki is attributed to Tahurangi, who lit a fire on the summit to prove he had taken possession of the mountain for the Taranaki tribes.
		The ski field on Mt Taranaki's eastern slopes is operated by the Stratford Mountain Club, but visitors are always welcome.
	www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/national-parks/egmont/egmont.cfm (680 words)

	Puke Ariki - Taranaki Stories - The Taranaki Information Network
		The worksheets are based around one or more of the Taranaki Stories, and are written to extend students' understanding of their environment.
		The TIN project, funded by the Taranaki Electricity Trust, aims to expand knowledge both regionally and globally, Simon Pickford says.
		So far, there are seven educational interactives on www.pukeariki.com, covering Mount Taranaki (the legend, geology and the icon), building a pa, packing a waka, packing a trunk, how a Turnstyle Rotary Cowshed works, Land Wars Battle: The Battle of Puketakauere, and Voices and Images from the First Taranaki War.
	www.pukeariki.com /en/stories/tin.asp (1027 words)

	Attractions > New Zealand
		In a country where mountains loiter in clumps, Mount Taranaki (Egmont) stands alone - like someone has pinched the fertile plains between thumb and forefinger to create a near perfect 2518m high cone.
		Visitors to Taranaki's biggest playground need to remember that, despite its tranquil appearance, it is still a wild place.
		The area around the sunny city of New Plymouth is well-known for its fl sand surfing beaches and glorious parks and gardens, particularly the dazzling array of rhododendrons and azaleas on display in spring.
	www.newzealand.com /travel/trade/destination-info/trade-regions/taranaki/attractions.cfm (663 words)

	Museums and the Web 2004 : Papers : Pickford, Pure Arikiri ...
		The audience for the Taranaki Stories would be broad. It was therefore essential that the stories be accessible to as many readers as possible: from school students to historians. It was decided that the nearest paradigm was the most common form of story: news.
		Related Taranaki Stories - many stories are interlinked by the protagonists involved. By referring to a list of related stories the reader to gains a deeper understanding of the story's context.
		Smart used the Taranaki Stories as a resource to plan his lesson and so the scenarios he gave the youngsters during the role-play lesson were events of fact.
	www.archimuse.com /mw2004/papers/pickford/pickford.html (4558 words)

	Taranaki New Zealand Travel & Tourism Information
		Taranaki juts into the Tasman Sea and is half way between Auckland and Wellington.
		The snowy cone of Mount Taranaki is a focal point for all kinds of adventure.
		To throw in another challenge, walking from Taranaki's coast to the mountain's summit is, botanically speaking, the equivalent of walking from the Kermadec Islands, 1000 kilometres Northeast of Auckland, to Scott Base in Antarctica.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/regions/taranaki.html (1469 words)

	Taranaki
		Its original name of Taranaki was changed by Europeans to Egmont when sighted by Captain James Cook, but common usage has reverted to Taranaki.
		It was the sort of night where backs on both sides have the feeling they're going to spend the night dropping the ball and at the bottom of a ruck.
		A Taranaki programme putting young criminals on surfboards and sports fields rather than in police cells is proving its worth, say the region's youth advocates and Child, Youth and Family.
	www.governpub.com /Capitals-T/Taranaki.php (1099 words)

	Grant McSherry New Zealand Landscape Oil Paintings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		My fascination with mountains began through childhood trips to the “snow.” These excursions were initially to Mt Taranaki, or Mount Egmont as it was then widely known, and the volcano has retained my interest ever since.
		I have been looking forward to painting Mt Taranaki / Egmont for some time now and when I finally planned my trip back to the North Island to visit the mountain and collect material I was relying on good fortune as far as weather conditions were concerned.
		On clear sky days Mt Taranaki / Egmont is ubiquitous… dominating the landscape for many kilometres in every direction, but conversely you can be right underneath the great volcano for days on end when it is shrouded in cloud and not even know its there.
	www.nzoncanvas.com /index.html (488 words)

	Taranaki Accommodation and Information
		Our Taranaki accommodation options are located on the North Island's West Coast, which juts into the Tasman Sea and is half way between Auckland and Wellington.
		Lush rainforest covers the foothills of the mountain, but the landscape changes the higher you go - from tall rimu and kamahi trees at lower altitudes through dense subalpine shrubs to an alpine herb field with some plants unique to the park.
		In winter, Mount Taranaki becomes a place to ski.
	www.globalavailability.com /?do=region&id=36 (306 words)

	bachcare- NZ vacation rentals, baches, holiday homes New Zealand - Region Information - about the area
		From the stunning vista of Taranaki (Mount Egmont), to the scenic Wanganui River, to the vibrant hub of Wellington City, the lower North Island offers some spectacular scenery and attractions for visitors to the region to explore.
		Taranaki is a region largely based around dairy farming, and the region is based on the slopes of the perfectly symmetrical volcanic peak of Mount Taranaki.
		Hawera is the farming centre for the Southern Taranaki District. The Dairyland Visitor Centre offers visitors a unique New Zealand dairy experience, with interactive displays, dining, and an iconic three metre tall cow.
	bachcare.co.nz /bach_search/holidayhome_regions_details.asp?descID=16 (415 words)

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