The beauty of the Egmont National Park, Mt Taranaki and many other reserves in the region is under the guardianship of the DOC. A network of well maintained tracks and pathways enable everyone to experience this beauty.
A short walk from the North Egmont Visitor Centre leads to this memorial to c...
Walk alongside the Waiwhakaiho River and through a stand of regenerating lowl...
Circumnavigate the majestic Mt Taranaki on this challenging multi day route t...
This reserve is found alongside the Forgotten World Highway - around two hour...
Boars Head Mine is as close as Taranaki gets to having its own gold mine. Fo...
A short walk through forest laden with moss and lichens (goblin forest) from ...
This undualting tramp through forest and up a riverbed leads to two small wat...
Climb uphill through coastal lowland forest to the Patuha Trig, with great vi...
Drive through native forest up the southern slopes of Mt Taranaki to 902 metr...
This wheelchair-friendly walk offers superb views of Mt Taranaki and the surr...
Egmont National Park offers fantastic walks and tramps for everyone, regardle...
Descend through forest dripping with lichen and moss (goblin forest) and enjo...
A great place for a summer picnic, this riverside reserve includes two grassy...
Walk through rainforest, gradually climbing into the mid alpine zone to this ...
Hunting is a long-held tradition in Taranaki and the rugged backblocks provid...
One of the most popular hunting blocks in Taranaki, Hutiwai Conservation Area...
Take a short walk on the lower slopes of Mt Taranaki through rainforest dripp...
Descend through 'goblin forest' along the banks of the Kapuni Stream to view ...
For those wanting both an alpine and forest experience this is a great all ...
This day-long tramp to the picturesque Lake Dive traverses alpine tussock slo...
Discover this secluded picnic spot surrounded by native forest and gigantic C...
Experience Mt Taranaki's 'goblin forest' and spectacular views of the mountai...
This rugged North Taranaki conservation forest has good opportunities for hun...
This short walk is the main track from the Stratford Plateau to the Manganui ...
This easy walk loops through lowland forest on the slopes of Mt Taranaki, ret...
A good hunting reserve with goats and pigs present. This rugged forest area i...
Picnic beside the Waiwhakaiho River, swim in the river or choose from two eas...
The Meeting of the Waters Walk, at the reserve of the same name, is a 20 minu...
The rugged country of the 3149 ha Mohakatino Conservation Area in far north T...
These conservation areas are located along the Mokau River in North Taranaki....
The steep 3512 ha Moki Conservation Area in inland North Taranaki offers good...
A popular tramping and mountain biking track, the Moki traverses open farmlan...
This short walk takes you to one of the North Island's highest waterfalls. Mt...
Important notice:The track across Rerekapa Station is closed from 1 Septe...
This track climbs through tawa forest up a steep ridge to the summit of Mt ...
Rising above the clouds, the 2518m high peak of Mt Taranaki stands supreme ab...
Climb through forest, alpine tussock and scoria covered slopes to the 2518 m ...
The rugged Mt Messenger Conservation Area is steep with many bluffs. Accessed...
This challenging tramp through remote, rugged North Taranaki native forest pa...
This popular scuba diving, recreational fishing and kayaking marine protected...
Descend into a valley through ‘goblin forest’ where ferns and moss hang from ...
A pleasant drive through native forest on Mt Taranaki's northern slopes takes...
View this "classic" section of the wild Taranaki coastline, protected in the ...
Walk through ancient Pahautea/mountain cedar trees and other native forest on...
This wheelchair friendly track heads through lowland forest to a viewing plat...
Egmont National Park’s premier tramp offers spectacular views of Mt Taranaki ...
Located in the heart of rural North Taranaki, the 3854ha Pouiatoa is a rugge...
Stroll through groves of nikau palms, passing ancient rimu and pukatea trees ...
This remote East Taranaki conservation area has both goats and pigs for hunti...
Cross farmland and walk through regenerating native forest to the Rerekapa Fa...
The 523ha remote and rugged North Taranaki reserve has goats and pigs for hun...
Walk through 'goblin forest' and past twisted tree trunks on this walk from D...
Enjoy a picnic, play on the playing fields, swim, or fish for trout in the St...
Beginning just below the toilets at the Stratford Plateau car park, this barr...
This small 128 ha hill reserve is covered in a mixture of tawa forest and man...
Climb from montane forest through subalpine vegetation to Mt Taranaki's true ...
A large tract of steep hill country, the Tangarakau lies to the eastern side ...
The 500 ha Tangitu Conservation Area includes the adjoining Tangitu, Uruti a...
The 1404ha Tapuae Marine Reserve with its diverse range of habitats from cany...
The 1637 ha Taramoukou Conservation Area is in North Taranaki, the rugged ste...
This small untracked 133 ha conservation area is around 45minutes drive from ...
This popular recreational hunting area features 6941 ha of steep broken hill ...
Follow the ridge uphill through regenerating kamahi forest. After 1 hr the tr...
A place of discovery, Te Koru Pa holds great cultural, traditional and spirit...
Mt Taranaki's famous goblin forest, fantastic views and the highest swingbrid...
Climb through coastal rainforest up to a trig on the top of the Kaitake Range...
This wheelchair-friendly boardwalk leads through forest to a viewing platform...
This track leads through Californian redwoods and coastal rainforest up to th...
One of the more popular walks from North Egmont, the Veronica Loop Track lead...
This family friendly tramp is also a great introduction to staying overnight ...
The popular Waitaanga Conservation Area is a diverse forest, from steep rugge...
Follow an historic logging tramline through regenerating forest to Te Rerepah...
The easily accessed Whangamomona Conservation Area is a popular hunting area....
This 509 ha semi coastal forest is around 45minutes drive north of New Plymou...
Dramatic coastal scenery, black sand beaches and regenerating native forest a...
This family friendly historic walk begins at the end of York Road, just north...
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