Mount Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand

Mount Taranaki

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Mount Taranaki, or Mount Egmont, is an active but quiescent stratovolcano in the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand 's North Island. …

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Mar 13, 2024
It was a cloudy day, but it was also our only day in the area, so we still decided to do the walk up to the Pouakai Tarn. The walk itself is beautiful, even on a cloudy day. You start off in a ferny … Full review by b_long176
Feb 28, 2024
Cruise NZ Tours offer a great shuttle service to and from the mountain from New Plymouth. Was able to adjust his time to suit our requirements. So thanks Ian for your great service Full review by Relax15558332729
Feb 28, 2024
We booked the 'Around Mt Taranaki Tour', a 3 hour scenic tour, with Taranaki Driven NZ. A well organised, in terms of pick-up and return to our accommodation, private tour with guide Mike, who talks … Full review by Betty56B
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Mount Taranaki, also known as Mount Egmont, is a dormant stratovolcano in the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand's No…
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Do you need crampons in February to do the summit track?
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We did it 5 days ago, no ice or snow on the actual track and none forecasted
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Answer by Mikel A · Feb 3, 2020
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What are the conditions like for climbing to the summit during July-August?
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We wanted to climb the summit in April and it had already snowed and we could only reach the hut. We had a nice clear day early on but when we reached the hut we were …
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We wanted to climb the summit in April and it had already snowed and we could only reach the hut. We had a nice clear day early on but when we reached the hut we were surrounded by clouds and it was around -11 degrees. So I would presume that there will be more snow around the mountain in July-August, so if you got a clear day for climbing the summit you would definitely need all the appropriate winter climbing gear like crampons. Obviously the weather there changes every day so your best shout is contacting their visitor centre the day before.
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Where is the best road that we can get good picture with mount taranaki as our backgroud?
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along Egmount Rd on the approach to the mountain there are some good spots to take photos
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How long is the walk where you see the mountain reflected in the lake? Any ideas did not know if that can be walked in …
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How long is the walk where you see the mountain reflected in the lake? Any ideas did not know if that can be walked in one day and do you need a guide? John
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I am not sure. There is an information place at the base, maybe contact them.
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