The Best Hiking Trails in Taranaki (New Zealand)

Dawson Falls walk

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franjm

Distance

6.53mi

Elevation +

1663f

TrailRank

67

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From Dawson Falls Visitor Centre, along the Wilkies Pools track, towards Stratford Plateau, descending the Enchanted track, along the Waingoro track, down the Ridge track and aground the Kapuni loop track

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Mt. Taranaki from North Egmont Visitor Center

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javigallostra

Distance

8.20mi

Elevation +

5125f

TrailRank

64

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Very steep climb, challenging and with a few slightly aerial moves. We climbed to the top just with hiking poles but had there been just a tiny bit more snow, it would have been too sketchy to do without crampons and ice...

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Mt Taranaki Summit Route

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damianlivesey

Distance

7.75mi

Elevation +

5276f

TrailRank

39

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Mt Taranaki Summit Route probably my favourite hike in the whole of New Zealand. On a clear day the views stretch out in all directions as far as the eye can see. It's a relentlessly steep climb the whole way, trek...

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North Egmont-Razorback - Maketawa hut

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JC Kiwi

Distance

4.24mi

Elevation +

1358f

TrailRank

35

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This loop is actually 9.1km. Unfortunately my phone turn the app off twice. Take the Holly Hut track until the turn off to Maketawa hut. Follow this slowly climbing through tussock to Tahurangi Lodge. Then head down pas...

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North Egmont - Pouakai crossing via Holly hut

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JC Kiwi

Distance

13.26mi

Elevation +

3648f

TrailRank

34

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North Mount Egmont - Pouakai via Holly Hut. This hike requires being dropped off at North Egmont visitor centre and picked up at the end. The entire hike, including the side trip to the 31m Bell's Falls is 23km. My app p...

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Maude Road to Henry's Peak

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JC Kiwi

Distance

7.99mi

Elevation +

3179f

TrailRank

34

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Maude Road to Henry's Peak This is a great walk for the more adventurous hikers. This could be an alternative route to the Pouakai reflective lakes to avoid the crowds on the Pouakai hut track. Follow the track towards...

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Te Henui River and Pukekura Park

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JC Kiwi

Distance

5.66mi

Elevation +

236f

TrailRank

33

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Start at Buller Street car park. From the bridge follow the river inland. The Te Henui Cemetery is a great detour especially in spring when it is part of the Taranaki Garden Festival. At Cumberland Street Cross the road ...

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Mt Taranaki

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Victor Kuipers

Distance

8.18mi

Elevation +

5581f

TrailRank

31

This has to be one of the best alpine climbs in New Zealand. A high level of fitness and sure-footedness is required. As always, check the weather and be prepared for anything - this mountain is a big killer. In terms of...

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Pouakai Tarns via Pouakai Hut, Egmont/Mt. Taranaki NP, NZ

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agonort

Distance

8.93mi

Elevation +

2569f

TrailRank

28

Super well maintained trail. Most of it under a beautiful forest. All of the trail is covered by boardwalks and wooden steps. I counted 3930!!. Hiking poles are not useful as 90% of the trail is made of 4cm wide poles wi...

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Monte Taranaki - Wilkies Pools - Mount Taranaki - Wilkies Pools

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etnatracker

Distance

1.16mi

Elevation +

502f

TrailRank

26

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3D Video Relive:Il percorso dalle Wilkies Pools fino allo Stratford Plateau. Si tratta di piccole forre laviche scavate nei fianchi del monte Taranaki.Per maggiori dettagli, visitate la pagina https://www.etnatracking.co...

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Maude Track

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JC Kiwi

Distance

3.89mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

24

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A short walk through farmland before getting to the bush track. This is a beautiful bush walk to a very pretty waterfall.

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York Road Loop Track

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JC Kiwi

Distance

3.72mi

Elevation +

348f

TrailRank

24

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York Road Loop Track. An easy walk through beautiful bush and lots of historical points of interest along the way. Great walk for hot summer day's as it has bush cover for most of it.

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Paritutu rock summit, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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Mariamest

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Distance

0.40mi

Elevation +

325f

TrailRank

23

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Short but steep, in the last part we have to climb the rocks, helped by strings, but the spot is worth it!

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Back beach loop

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JC Kiwi

Distance

2.48mi

Elevation +

148f

TrailRank

20

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Park in Upper carpark and take the stairs down to the beach. Can't be done easily at high tide. Enjoy the views of the Sugarloaf Islands and then walk west along the beach until the stream. From here you can jump across ...

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Egmont National Park New Zealand little walk

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AristoMoggie

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Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

1119f

TrailRank

19

Nice little walk along trails which can easily be extended. Lovely area with nature and views. Lodge or parking at the start of this saved trail.

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RUTA LINEAL FEBRERO 2018- CENTRO DE VISITANTES DE NORTH EGMONT Y CRATER DEL MONTE TARANAKI

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Unpasitomas

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Distance

3.66mi

Elevation +

5075f

TrailRank

64| 5.0

PREMIÈRE PLACE OFFREZ LES "MERCI" DE CETTE ROUTE À LA COMMUNAUTÉ WIKILOC. ET AUX DIFFÉRENTES ITINÉRAIRES DE LA RÉGION POUR LA BONNE INFORMATION DE LA TERRE ET DU LIEU ET DES PHOTOS QUI VOUS DONNENT UNE IDÉE DU PAYSAGE ET...

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RUTA LINEAL FEBRERO 2018-PARQUE DE ENGMONT Y CENTRO DE VISITANTES DE DAWSON FALLS

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Unpasitomas

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Distance

4.27mi

Elevation +

787f

TrailRank

64| 5.0

EN PRIMER LUGAR DAR LAS "GRACIAS"DE ESTA RUTA ALA COMUNIDAD DE WIKILOC. Y ALA DIFERENTES RUTAS DE LA ZONA POR LA BUENA INFORMACION DEL TERRENO Y DEL LUGAR Y ALA FOTOS Q TE DAN UNA IDEA DE LAS VISTAS DE PAISAJE Y DEL TERR...

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Mangorei Road - Pouakai Tarns (Mangorei Track) [04/03/2017]

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xibiloc

Distance

7.85mi

Elevation +

3474f

TrailRank

63

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Ruta des del final de la Mangorei Road fins als Pouakai Tarns, al Pouakai Plateau (altiplà Pouakai), passant per la Mangorei Track fins al Pouakai Hut, i per la Pouakai Track fins als petits llacs a l'anada, i desfent el...

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Pouakai Circuit - Egmont NP (New Zealand)

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eamorosc

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Distance

16.66mi

Elevation +

5272f

TrailRank

59

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Circuit molt complert i llarg que ens durà a descobrir les montanyes selvatiques de Egmont National Park. Es una ruta circular de 25km on podrem observar, si tenim sort, el MT Taranaki o Mt Egmont de 2518m, volcà cònic e...

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Mount Taranaki (Veronica loop track - Holly hut track - Tahurangi lodge - Maketawa hut)

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lcichero

Distance

5.78mi

Elevation +

2359f

TrailRank

58

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Mount Taranaki

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Dawson Falls (Kapuni Loop Track) [04/03/2017]

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xibiloc

Distance

1.16mi

Elevation +

318f

TrailRank

40

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Ruta des del Dawson Falls Visitor Centre fins a les mateixes Dawson Falls (Te Rere o Noke), seguint la ruta circular coneguda com a Kapuni Loop Track. La ruta comença al Dawson Falls Visitor Centre, un punt d'informació...

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