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South Taranaki Bight

bay, New Zealand
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The South Taranaki Bight is a bay located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, bordering the Taranaki region. It is part of the larger Tasman Sea and is characterized by an alluvial plain along its coast. This bight, along with the North Taranaki Bight, meets at Egmont Cape. While it has natural harbors, drifting sand often obstructs them, limiting their usability. The Rangitikei River flows into the South Taranaki Bight. The Taranaki region itself is known for its dairying industry, centered around the volcano Mount Taranaki.12

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