Activity
Mount Taranaki summit climb
Egmont National Park, Taranaki
Challenging all-day climb of the 2,518 m volcano, for experienced and well-equipped walkers only.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 8 hours
The summit climb is a long, steep day that crosses scree and rock, and sometimes snow and ice. Conditions change fast and people have died here, so go only with the right gear, an early start and a good weather forecast. Many visitors are happier with the shorter walks around the base.
Good to know
- Check the DOC website and mountain forecast before you set off
- Winter needs alpine gear and experience
- Turn back if cloud closes in
- Open
- Best in summer and early autumn
- Getting there
- Starts from North Egmont, Dawson Falls or Stratford Plateau
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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