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Mount Taranaki Summit Track

Taranaki, North Island

Distance
13 km
Elevation Gain
1518 m
Duration
8-10 hours
Difficulty
Hard

Climb New Zealand's most symmetrical volcano to its 2518m summit via the challenging Pukeonaki route, offering incredible coastal and mountain views on clear days.

Best Season: Dec-March (summer only, requires mountaineering skills in winter)

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Track Highlights

  • Summit of iconic 2518m volcano
  • Volcanic crater and landscapes
  • Coastal and mountain views on clear days
  • Alpine environment
  • Challenging scree slopes
  • Can see both coasts on clear days

Official Information & Booking

Department of Conservation - Official Track Information

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