Can you climb Mount Egmont?

Rising above the clouds, the majestic Mt Taranaki or Mt Egmont offers some spectacular scenery to those who make the challenging 1.6 km vertical climb to its peak. The 2518 m high volcano lies in the centre of Egmont National Park.

How long does it take to climb Mt Egmont?

9 hours
Prepare for a long, challenging day Allow 9 hours to complete the climb. There are between 9 and 11 hours of daylight in winter, so leave early enough to complete the trip before it gets dark. Always take a head torch. Be prepared to turn back if conditions are no longer safe or if your progress is too slow.

How hard is it to climb Mount Taranaki?

Standing at 2518 m high, Mount Taranaki summit track is more difficult and dangerous than it may appear so only attempt the track in good weather conditions. The adventure will take between 8-10 hours from start to finish, and the views from the top will make the journey absolutely worth it.

Can you drive up Mt Egmont?

Home to Egmont National Park which covers over 33,000 hectares, Mt Egmont (as Mt Taranaki is also known) is also home to several drives around the base of the mountain as well as some routes through the national park. However, one of the best drives on the mountain is the drive upto Dawson Falls.

How many people died climbing Mt Egmont in New Zealand?

NEW ZEALAND DISASTERS AND TRAGEDIES MOUNT EGMONT/TARANAKI CLIMBING DEATHS 1891 – 1959 The following are taken from the book Egmont, The Story of a Mountainby Arthur Brian Scanlen [Wellington, NZ: A H & A W Reed,1961] Thanks to Peter Trask for these. As at the 26 October 1913 the death toll on Mt Egmont/Taranaki had reached 82. Fatality No. Date

How to get to Mt Egmont in New Zealand?

Mt Egmont/Taranaki is the centre piece of Egmont National Park and is administered by the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DoC). Three paved roads lead to the northeast, southeast and east sides of the mountain all of which offer access to summit routes.

Is it possible to climb Mt Egmont in summer?

In summer, a climb to the summit requires a day, a good level of fitness and little else. However, the mountain sits close to the Tasman Sea and is subject to rapid and violent weather changes. Many who attempt the climb are less than adequately equipped.

Which is the most climbed mountain in New Zealand?

A solitary peak on the North Island’s west coast, the mountain dominates the landscape. Its graceful shape and visibility have made it one of New Zealand’s most photographed and painted mountains. That attraction and the ease of access to this lone alpine peak have probably made it New Zealand’s most climbed mountain. Rock Climbing.