A Perfect Day on Mt Taranaki

September 2012

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September 2012

Mt Taranaki, Pouakai Circuit, Egmont NP, Taranaki. Photo: Shaun Barnett
Standing at just over 2500m, Mt Egmont/Taranaki is the second highest volcano in New Zealand. It’s also easily accessible and mostly climbed in summer – but winter takes the cake. Local guide Don Paterson says it’s a grumpy mountain and you have to select your day carefully and be prepared with good technical skills and […]

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