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Mount Taranaki Summit (Egmont) — New Zealand

Mount Taranaki Summit (Egmont)

A 12-km 1-2 day summit trek up New Zealand's most symmetrical volcano.

Where on earth

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Region
New Zealand
Country
Oceania
Biome
Volcano (900–2,518 m)
Best season
January – March
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Volcano (900–2,518 m)
  • Best season: January – March
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A 12-km 1-2 day summit trek up New Zealand's most symmetrical volcano.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: January – March

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Volcano (900–2,518 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Oceania
Biome
Volcano (900–2,518 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Last verified: 1970-01-01