The Pouakai Tarns walk from Mangorei road end is a GREAT day walk in Taranaki. This is the shortest way to get to the famed Pouakai tarns. Ever since the Lonely Planet listed the region as one of the must visit places in the country…
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Davies Track is a great, short walk in the Taranaki area of the North Island. This walk takes you to the high point of the Kaitake Range in Egmont National Park. Since I live in Oakura I’m always looking for nice, short walks that I…
The translator tower loop is a great walk on Mt. Taranaki. This half day walk is a fun way to explore the mountain, with forest, alpine tussock, and great views. Mount Taranaki towers over everything when you are in the Taranaki region of the north…
These 5 best Taranaki walks include strolls along the beach, in the bush, and up the mountain. These must do day hikes in the Taranaki area are great year round. New Zealand is a hiker or walkers paradise because there are so many outstanding day…
Wood ear may look like the ears on trees, but it is in fact a type of fungus that grows in New Zealand. Here are 6 facts about this floppy, ear shaped fungus. I would hardly call myself an expert on fungus and mushrooms, but…
The around the mountain track that circles Mt. Taranaki is no walk in the park. This multi-day walk is a fun, challenging walk in the Taranaki area. Mt. Egmont National Park is a fantastic, beautiful area centered around the towering volcano called Mt. Egmont or…
Lake Rotokare is a predator free scenic reserve just north of Eltham in Taranaki New Zealand. Our family spent a night exploring this cool spot. Somehow it took us over 3 years to finally head over to Lake Rotokare. This area had always been on…
Henrys Peak is a high point on the famous Pouakai Crossing in Egmont National Park. This peak makes a great long day hike in the Taranaki area of New Zealand’s North Island. Taranaki is an incredible area on the North Island of New Zealand. The…
The Whitecliffs walk is one of our favorite walks to do in the Taranaki area. Here is an overview of this hike that crosses some paddocks, tall cliffs, and a beautiful stretch of beach. Most of the walking or hiking tracks in the Taranaki area…