Mount Taranaki

Mount Taranaki (or Mount Egmont as it is also known) provides unique recreational and educational opportunities for the region's residents and visitors. The mountain provides excellent climbing (with care and planning), skiing, tramping and photography.

Mt Taranaki can be a dangerous place for climbers. Weather conditions can deteriorate very quickly and many ill-prepared climbers have met their death on the slopes of the mountain.

If you are going to be using the track system in Egmont National Park for overnight trips, make sure you are properly equipped and well prepared.

Make sure your group has a capable leader and that everyone is carrying a sleeping bag, cooking utensils, sufficient high energy food (with some extra for emergencies), a waterproof raincoat and overtrousers, gloves, a hat, and several layers of warm (wool or fleece) clothing.

For mountain climbing, specialist equipment is essential.

Please check any of the Department of Conservation offices for up-to-date information on appropriate equipment, and weather and track conditions. Fill in an intention form at the office and remember to let them know when you have completed your trip.