Lonely Planet Name Taranaki Second Best Region to Visit in the World!

Taranaki has come in second in a list of the world's top 10 regions, according to a renowned travel publication.

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2017 lists Taranaki as one of its top 10 regions, placing second to Choquequirao in Peru.

The annual book highlights the top countries, cities, regions and best value destinations that Lonely Planet's experts recommend travellers experience.

In the book, Taranaki is described as having a "deliciously offbeat new gallery", and being home to "a magnificent hiking trail" in Egmont National Park.

- NZ Herald