Two days around Mt Taranaki

February 2012

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February 2012

On tussock tops between Pouakai Hut and Henry Peak. Photo: Stuart Bruce
Pouakai Circuit, Egmont National Park My previous visits to Mt Taranaki have historically been to climb the mountain. My modest four ascents over the years pales into insignificance beside the 1500 one extremely keen local climber has accomplished. My most recent visit, however, was to walk the Pouakai Circuit, on the north-western flanks of Mt […]

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