Quest New Plymouth

Mount Taranaki is a huge conical shaped volcano, which dominates the landscape. The volcano rises to 2518 metres out of the surrounding plain and is a 10 minute drive from the coastline.

Mount Taranaki is surrounded by lush temperate rainforest and the area is protected with National Park status.

Drive to North Egmont from Egmont Village and become familiar with the mountain and its wildlife at the Visitors Centre.

Mount Taranaki also has a ski field. One of the best walks in the park is a 4 hour walk to Fanthams Peak. There is a hut at the top where you can stay overnight called Symes Hut. There are also three roads that take you part of the way up on different sides of the mountain and many walking tracks that take you the rest of the way to the summit