Kaponga

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Kaponga is a small town in South Taranaki. It is known as "The Gateway to Dawsons Falls" on Mount Egmont. The small town of Kaponga was settled in 1882 and has a strong Swiss connection. Some of the first settlers in the area were Swiss and in 1952 the Taranaki Swiss Club was formed. The town was once a much larger town than it is today with many stores. There are only a few shops now including a Dairy (Bruce & Kath's Dairy), the 4 Square, Taranaki Farmers, A Bed and Breakfast (Constable Cottage), The local veterinary services, (Coastal Veterinary Services Ltd), RD 1 and the local pub. It is also home to a garden of national significance, Hollard Gardens. There are many other businesses working in and around the township, mainly relying on the booming dairy industry.

Kaponga is located inland from Manaia and Eltham, and is on the main route from Eltham to Opunake.