Around Mount Taranaki

A drive around Mount Taranaki / Egmont, using the park's access roads.

Distance
180 km
Driving
4 hours
Take
2 days
Route
Loop
Plan this trip for your car

Mount Taranaki, 2,518 m, dominates the region. Roads reach North Egmont, with views and walks. Combine with Surf Highway 45.

The stops

  1. Start

    New Plymouth

  2. Viewpoint

    North Egmont

    Visitor centre

  3. Town

    Stratford

    East side

  4. Beach

    Ōpunake

    West side

  5. Back to the start

    New Plymouth

Where to stay

  • Night 1

    Stratford

    Stratford Top 10

When to go
Dec–Mar
On the road
Mountain weather changes fast.

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