Pungarehu

Pungarehu
Interactive map of Pungarehu
Coordinates: 39°16′42″S 173°48′26″E / 39.27833°S 173.80722°E / -39.27833; 173.80722
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki
DistrictSouth Taranaki District
Wards
  • Taranaki Coastal General Ward
  • Te Kūrae Māori Ward
CommunityTaranaki Coastal Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District Council
 • Regional councilTaranaki Regional Council
 • Mayor of South TaranakiPhil Nixon
 • New Plymouth MPDavid MacLeod
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total
52.99 km2 (20.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
396
 • Density7.47/km2 (19.4/sq mi)

Pungarehu is a small town located on Surf Highway 45 in Taranaki, New Zealand. Pungarehu is the home of the Cape Egmont Lighthouse, situated at Taranaki's westernmost point.

The town centre is located almost 5 km from the coast line.