Egmont National Park, Nature reserve in North Island, New Zealand
The circular national park encompasses three volcanic cones - Mount Taranaki, Pouakai, and Kaitake - with dense rainforests covering their slopes.
The area received protection status as a forest reserve in 1881 and became the second national park of New Zealand in 1900.
The summit of Mount Taranaki remains a sacred site for regional Maori people, holding deep spiritual significance according to their traditional beliefs.
The park features 300 kilometers of hiking trails, ranging from the 15-minute Kamahi Track to the three-day Pouakai Circuit through varied terrain.
The park's forest ecosystem stands out for the complete absence of beech trees, while maintaining half of New Zealand's indigenous fish species.
Location: South Taranaki District
GPS coordinates: -39.25911,174.07076
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:00
Taranaki Maunga
4.2 km
Parihaka
21 km
Pukekura Park
21.7 km
Festival of Lights
21.7 km
New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
22.4 km
TSB Stadium
21.5 km
The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary
22.1 km
Lake Mangamahoe
15.8 km
Tūpare
19.3 km
New Plymouth Observatory
21.9 km
Whiteley Mission House
21.9 km
Te Rere o Kapuni
8 km
Boer War Memorial
22 km
Bells Falls
2.7 km
Curtis Falls
5.5 km
Pukekura Falls
21.7 km
New Zealand Wars Memorial New Plymouth
22 km
Len Lye Centre
22.3 km
New Plymouth Savings Bank
22.3 km
Queen Victoria Monument
21.7 km
Band Rotunda
21.7 km
New Plymouth Prison
21.8 km
Poet's Bridge
21.5 km
Shoe Store Building
16.4 km
House
22.1 km
Inglewood Band Rotunda
16.5 km
Tea House
21.7 km
Town Hall
16.3 kmReviews
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