Egmont National Park

Name: Egmont National Park
Address: Taranaki, New Zealand, Taranaki, Zealand

4.8/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

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Contact Egmont National Park

Address :	Taranaki, New Zealand
Phone :	📞 +799
Website :	https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/taranaki/places/egmont-national-park/
Categories :	Park , Tourist attraction , National park ,
City :	Taranaki
Description :	National park dominated by the dormant volcano, Mount Taranaki, with rainforest trails for walkers.

Best National park in New Zealand

C	Carolyn Manuel on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Mt Taranaki is a special mountain. The Egmont Visitor Center has lots of information and from there is a choice of short(er) walks. We chose the Veronica Loop. The sign says 2hrs...we took 1hr 15. We are reasonably fit. It consists of of long walk up stairs then loops around, along a narrow ridge with bush all around and some spectacular views here and there. It finishes with 5 or 6 shorter 'up & downs' and then you're done. Well worth it!?
A	Arnaud Malan on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely stunning national park with an extensive network of tracks, leading to a variety of beautiful scenery. There are walks which cater to every fitness level, and even some shorter walks with wheelchair access. Be aware that if you are planning any lengthy walks or climbs, you need to be prepared with enough food, appropriate (warm and waterproof) clothing, and adequate safety measures (such as letting people know what your intentions are and carrying maps & cellphones). Mount Taranaki has a high death toll due to poorly prepared climbers and ever-changing weather. However, if you are prepared and are willing to put in some effort, the rewards are tremendous.
M	Matt Tomlinson on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing place to visit. Definitely recommend the Pouakai circuit, it takes 2-3 days depending on how hard you want to push. It's an intermediate to advanced walk due to there being a few slips, steep bits and Rocks to climb over. Huts require pre booking so plan ahead if you want to get the most of it. When going to the summit of Taranaki, it can be cold even in summer. Bring gloves + something warm just incase. But dont go overboard, try and keep it light because it's a long way up. Even if your fit it still takes the 8-10 hours on the sign. There are many alternative car parks to the one next to the visitor center (which gets full quick with overnight campers in self contained vans), which you can still leave your car overnight. If wanting to stay overnight somewhere close to the mountian, would recommend volcanoview campground, it's very cheap with a great view and quick drive up to the visitor center. It's not the flashiest facilities, but it's cheap and a small family run business. If backpacking I know that there is a hostel in new Plymouth called ducks and drakes that has a van that goes to the visitor center to drop of and pick up people, I've heard good things about them and it is one of the few ways to get out there from new Plymouth without a car.
C	Carl K on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very nice
B	Benjamin MICHONNET on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great national park. I did the Around the Mountain circuit. Took mainly the lower tracks because of the snow on the upper tracks. It took me 5 days but can easily done in 4. Really good tracks and all the huts during the trip are really nice. Before to leave make sure you check with the visitor center the weather forecast and also which track is accessible or not.
M	Mark Pitts on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What an amazing and beautiful park! It was definitely one of our favorite parks in New Zealand. We enjoyed the well developed and well marked hiking trails, the easy access to trails, and the variety of loop and short walking trails available to us. The scenery and views were amazing from both the base and near the summit of Mount Taranaki. We also enjoyed the waterfalls, the streams, the amazing high swinging suspension bridges, and the uncrowded trails and viewing points. We will definitely return here for more amazing hiking experiences!
R	Raveen J on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ one of the best moment in my life.It’s a very good life experience that got while on this hike. Watching sun rise at the top is priceless moment for me.and also its a real adventure hike.
G	Group SMP on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We went here for our first kinda big bike of the holiday and boy, did it deliver! The views were absolutely spectacular! I was kind let down because the summit track shortcut from the holy hurt track was closed but overall the hills was insane!