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Egmont National Park

Taranaki dreaming

Taranaki dreaming

Standing in splendid isolation, Taranaki is an impressive mountain - even moreso when viewed floating on a sea of cloud ...   More ▶︎
Pouakai Range

Pouakai Range

A brief loop climbing onto the old cone northwest of Taranaki, with good views of that peak since you aren't ...   More ▶︎
Old Hut

Old Hut

was situated in the side of the Pouakai Range   More ▶︎
Taranaki from Pouakai

Taranaki from Pouakai

Mt Taranaki taken from near Pouakai hut.   More ▶︎
Pouakai Hut

Pouakai Hut

Pouakai hut. taken 15-Dec-2006   More ▶︎
Pouakai Hut

Pouakai Hut

In the Pouaki Range, north of Mt Egmont. A very popular hut on the Pouakai Circuit.   More ▶︎
Mt Taranaki from Pouakai Track

Mt Taranaki from Pouakai Track

A run of fine weather made for stunning views from the track.   More ▶︎
Mt Taranaki from the Pouakai Range

Mt Taranaki from the Pouakai Range

Short stop at the tarns on Pouakai Range for a look at Mt Taranaki in the 5 minutes that it ...   More ▶︎
Ahukawakawa Swamp,

Ahukawakawa Swamp,

Ahukawakawa Swamp formed around 3500 years ago. This unique microclimate is home to many plant species, some unusual at this ...   More ▶︎
Egmont National Park

Egmont National Park

These beautiful Cataract Falls, on the Cataract Stream, are on the western bank of the Stoney River, just past the ...   More ▶︎
Egmont National Park

Egmont National Park

Old sign Post from 1984-1986 (times and distances may have changed) note the stone etching showing the way to Holy Hut   More ▶︎
Holly Hut

Holly Hut

A popular hut on the Egmont Around the Mountain Circuit and Pouakai Circuit.   More ▶︎
Holly Hut

Holly Hut

Holly hut. taken 14-Dec-2006   More ▶︎
Holly Hut

Holly Hut

Holly hut, on the northern slopes of Mt Egmont. And native Holly does grow around here.   More ▶︎
Up the Stoney River (Egmont National Park)

Up the Stoney River (Egmont National Park)

"Walking" up the Stoney River (more boulder hopping) while trying to beat the clouds coming in. We managed to get ...   More ▶︎
Round the Mountain: Taranaki

Round the Mountain: Taranaki

A popular bush and alpine circuit of Taranaki / Mt Egmont, the famous volcanic cone that dominates views around New ...   More ▶︎
Egmont National Park

Egmont National Park

Stoney River,Egmont National Park, looking toward Hook Hill   More ▶︎
Kahui Hut

Kahui Hut

Kahui hut, west of Mt Egmont   More ▶︎
'The Puffer' - Mt Taranaki summit track

'The Puffer' - Mt Taranaki summit track

The notorious (and aptly named) 'Puffer' starts your northern ascent of Mt Taranaki. It's a novel way to gain altitude, ...   More ▶︎
Egmont National Park

Egmont National Park

Boomerang Slip on the (RMT)round moutain track Oct 1985   More ▶︎
Nice spot for a coffee

Nice spot for a coffee

A beautiful spring day on the summit of Taranaki. A couple of hours later we experienced whiteout on descent, she's ...   More ▶︎
Te Papakura o Taranaki

Te Papakura o Taranaki

Encircling the symmetrical cone of Mt Taranaki, this is New Zealand's second national park, dating from 1900, and originally named ...   More ▶︎
Mt Taranaki/ Mt Egmont Summit via Standard North Route

Mt Taranaki/ Mt Egmont Summit via Standard North Route

North Island's second highest mountain, everyone knows Mt Taranaki. Known as a relatively easy climb given the elevation gained.   More ▶︎
Holly Hut on Mt Taranaki

Holly Hut on Mt Taranaki

A lovely hut at the bottom of an old larva flow   More ▶︎
Mt Taranaki Summit (Summer)

Mt Taranaki Summit (Summer)

Alpine ascent to summit of Mt Taranaki / Egmont.   More ▶︎
Sharks tooth

Sharks tooth

boxing day taranaki   More ▶︎
Pouakai Tarns with Mount Taranaki

Pouakai Tarns with Mount Taranaki

Ian McAlpine becomes the first kayaker to kayak at Pouakai Tarns with Mt Taranaki Guided Tours   More ▶︎
Pouakai Tarns with Mount Taranaki

Pouakai Tarns with Mount Taranaki

Glenys Grant at Pouakai Tarns with Mt Taranaki Guided Tours   More ▶︎
Success on Mt Taranaki Summit is a happy place

Success on Mt Taranaki Summit is a happy place

Successful two girls on top of Mt Taranaki early February with Mt Taranaki Guided Tours   More ▶︎
Mt Taranaki Summit Climb group

Mt Taranaki Summit Climb group

Successful group on top of Mt Taranaki early February with Mt Taranaki Guided Tours   More ▶︎
Full moon over Mt Taranaki

Full moon over Mt Taranaki

Be in the right place at the right time with Mt Taranaki Guided Tours   More ▶︎
Colours of New Plymouth

Colours of New Plymouth

Perfect weather and an afternoon sun created a lovely view of New Plymouth from the crater.   More ▶︎
A Crowded Summit

A Crowded Summit

We spent an hour cutting steps so the sand-shoed Swede could take his flag up!   More ▶︎
Mt Taranaki

Mt Taranaki

Resting some tired legs on a park bench on the way down, great weather.   More ▶︎
Mt Ruapehu at sunrise while ascending Mt Taranaki

Mt Ruapehu at sunrise while ascending Mt Taranaki

An extemely early start on a cracker of a day resulted in some awesome views on a clear sunrise. Taken ...   More ▶︎
Te Maunga

Te Maunga

often visited rarely viewed a great place to spend time   More ▶︎
Mt Taranaki - Summit crater, mid Summer

Mt Taranaki - Summit crater, mid Summer

An icy valley between the Shark's Tooth and the summit proper provided plenty of action on a hot January day ...   More ▶︎
New Guided Trekking Tour. Best from the West

New Guided Trekking Tour. Best from the West

Mt Taranaki Guided Tours are now guiding people on two new spectacular one walks. One is an easy trek up ...   More ▶︎
Mt Taranaki Pre-dawn Climb

Mt Taranaki Pre-dawn Climb

Hikers climbing the "Shark Tooth" of Mt Taranaki. The central North Island Volcanoes are visible in the distance. Viewed from the ...   More ▶︎
Mt Egmont

Mt Egmont

Mt Egmont Summit Open Climb 1977. Southern Entrance,   More ▶︎
Egmont National Park

Egmont National Park

Old sign Post from 1984-1986 (times and distances may have changed)   More ▶︎
Maketawa Hut

Maketawa Hut

Maketawa hut. taken 31-Mar-2009   More ▶︎
Maketawa Hut

Maketawa Hut

Maketawa hut. taken 31-Mar-2009   More ▶︎
Maketawa Hut

Maketawa Hut

Maketawa Hut, north-east Egmont.   More ▶︎
Syme Hut with Mt. Taranaki looming

Syme Hut with Mt. Taranaki looming

The cloud cleared for about ten seconds to allow Mt Taranaki to strut her stuff. Taken from Fanthams Peak track.   More ▶︎
Syme Hut

Syme Hut

12 bunk hut on Taranaki a great place to spend the night the view is breathtaking in the morning especially ...   More ▶︎
Syme Hut , Fantham's Peak

Syme Hut , Fantham's Peak

View of Mount Taranaki/Egmont from beside Syme Hut   More ▶︎
Syme Hut

Syme Hut

Situated on top of Fantham's Peak, on the southern side of Mt. Egmont   More ▶︎
Syme hut at dawn with Mt Ruapehu background

Syme hut at dawn with Mt Ruapehu background

Syme hut at dawn with Mt Ruapehu in the background.   More ▶︎
Syme Hut

Syme Hut

Syme hut on top of Fanthoms Peak, Mount Taranaki. Alt: 1966m   More ▶︎
Mangahume Hut 1986

Mangahume Hut 1986

Mangahume Hut (probaly now removed) was on a high level track above and east of Waiaua Gorge hut.   More ▶︎
Syme Hut and Taranaki

Syme Hut and Taranaki

Th southern face of Mt Taranaki provides a striking background for Syme Hut. Taken in October 2009.   More ▶︎
Standing on Cloud Nine

Standing on Cloud Nine

Tramper standing on one of the summits of Fanthams Peak in an autumn morning. The central North Island volcanoes are ...   More ▶︎
Fantham's Peak

Fantham's Peak

Nice hike - not too strenuous. Be aware of rapidly changing weather conditions.   More ▶︎
Oaonui Stream

Oaonui Stream

After a huge flood, picture shows overflow erosion (circa 1983-84)   More ▶︎
Oaonui Hut

Oaonui Hut

Old Oaonui Hut (now demolished 1984)was near the Oaonui Stream, replaced by the Waiaua Gorge Hut,now about 20 minutes walk ...   More ▶︎
Waipuku Hut

Waipuku Hut

Old Waipuku Hut (now removed) was situated on the York Road track,this well defined track will take you past old ...   More ▶︎
Egmont National Park

Egmont National Park

Old sign Post from 1984-1986   More ▶︎
Waiaua Gorge Hut & Mt Taranaki

Waiaua Gorge Hut & Mt Taranaki

The view from the front window of Waiaua Gorge Hut   More ▶︎
Track

Track

Sign on the Round the mountain track on Mount Egmont/Taranaki. Waiaua Gorge section, just after a bit of a rough ...   More ▶︎
Waiaua Gorge ladder

Waiaua Gorge ladder

(DOC photo) pit appears a new ladder has replaced the Waiaua Gorge old Ladder   More ▶︎
Waiaua Gorge

Waiaua Gorge

Waiaua Gorge Ladder, Brames Falls Track   More ▶︎
Waiaua Gorge

Waiaua Gorge

Waiaua Gorge Hut under construction Jan.1984   More ▶︎
Waiaua Gorge

Waiaua Gorge

Waiaua Gorge Hut under construction Nov. 1983   More ▶︎
Waiaua Gorge

Waiaua Gorge

Waiaua Gorge Hut and Gorge described by Bondy   More ▶︎
Waiaua Gorge Hut

Waiaua Gorge Hut

Waiaua Gorge hut on the western side of Mount Taranaki/Egmont. This hut is one of the main stop off's on ...   More ▶︎
Waiaua Gorge Hut

Waiaua Gorge Hut

Waiaua Gorge hut, south-west of Mt Egmont. A large hut sleeping 16 in 2 bunkrooms (2 x platform bunks in ...   More ▶︎