The Waingongoro bridge, 24m above Waingongoro Gorge, on the Around the Mountain Circuit. Photo: George Driver

In the shadow of greatness

October 2018

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At some point, you’re going to want to throw off the training wheels in search of a more adventurous backcountry experience. These 10 walks offer the next step beyond the greats.

1. Around the Mountain Circuit, Egmont National Park Circling what could be considered New Zealand’s most scenic volcano, this loop will give you a new perspective and appreciation of this monolithic peak.  Going from thick forest to stunted, moss-covered goblin forest and up into the scarred alpine terrain higher up Mt Taranaki, the 52km track traverses a range of […]
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