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Taranaki Tour Trivia Quiz

I absolutely love this site but felt it was lacking a true Taranaki taste. So, here it is...

A multiple-choice quiz by dadofestelle. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dadofestelle

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,193

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
629

Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (3/10), Guest 147 (0/10), Guest 86 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which town is a self-declared republic in the Taranaki region? Hint

Stratford

Rahotu

New Plymouth

Whangamomona

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is NOT a Taranaki land feature? Hint

Bells Falls

Mt Damper Falls

Haruru Falls

Dawson Falls

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Question 3 of 10

3. This town has pretty much nothing but a bread factory. Hint

Waitara

Manaia

Mokau

Inglewood

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the closest settlement to the world famous 'Three Sisters' (New Zealand) rock formation? Hint

Tongaporutu

Matapu

Urenui

Okato

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Question 5 of 10

5. The blockbuster "The Last Samurai" was largely filmed in? Hint

New Plymouth

Oakura

Uruti

Opunake

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the ranges extending from Mt Egmont to the sea? Hint

Waitakere

Kaimai

Pouakai

Kaimanawa

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is a Taranaki lake?
Hint

Rotorua

Taupo

Rotoaira

Rotorangi

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Question 8 of 10

8. New Plymouth has a Len Lye sculpture marking its waterfront. What is it? Hint

L & P bottle

Windwand

Skytower

Beehive

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the locally made beer? Hint

Mike's Mild Ale

Speight's

Monteith's

Mac's Gold

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Question 10 of 10

10. The name of the local newspaper is?
Hint

The Dominion Post

The Daily News

The Press

The Daily Post

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which town is a self-declared republic in the Taranaki region?

Answer: Whangamomona

The bi-annual "republic day" is one of the highlights of any red-blooded kiwi's year. From sheep racing to whip-cracking, Whanga has it all! An excellent event for a town of about 40 people, attracting several thousand visitors from around the country. A must-do for any tourist if you ask me.

2. Which is NOT a Taranaki land feature?

Answer: Haruru Falls

Haruru Falls is in the Northland region of the North Island.

3. This town has pretty much nothing but a bread factory.

Answer: Manaia

Yarrows is a huge factory pumping out frozen bread and pastry products for the national and international market since 1923, including pies to Disneyland! At both entrances to the town, you will find a huge loaf of bread welcoming you to the Bread Capital of New Zealand.

4. What is the closest settlement to the world famous 'Three Sisters' (New Zealand) rock formation?

Answer: Tongaporutu

At the end of the Tongaporutu River, these statues stand off shore of the glorious Whitecliffs.

5. The blockbuster "The Last Samurai" was largely filmed in?

Answer: Uruti

An entire samurai village was built in the Uruti Valley for the making of this Tom Cruise epic.

6. What is the name of the ranges extending from Mt Egmont to the sea?

Answer: Pouakai

It is thought that Mt Egmont was linked to Paritutu Rock north of New Plymouth.

7. Which is a Taranaki lake?

Answer: Rotorangi

At 46km long, this is an ideal place for all your water-sports. Situated east of the cheese capital- Eltham.

8. New Plymouth has a Len Lye sculpture marking its waterfront. What is it?

Answer: Windwand

A 45m high "tangible motion sculpture" pays tribute to the Christchurch born kinetic sculptor.

9. What is the locally made beer?

Answer: Mike's Mild Ale

An organic drop with a not-quite-so-dry palate. Tastes even better at the Whangamomona pub!

10. The name of the local newspaper is?

Answer: The Daily News

One of the oldest newspapers in NZ history, it has been published since 1857.

Source: Author dadofestelle

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