Mt. Taranaki

Stunning mountain. It’s always been inspiring. Started hike at 4 am a pleasant sunrise and the best weather to reach the summit. Shark tooth, the lizard, scurry field, the tower ❤️♥️

The hike is too steep to do without fitness, but the view at the bottom was great. The cloud is unpredictable so we were very happy to see the mountain.

Nice half day hike on the Pouakai Tarns trail, and rewarded with spectacular views if the clouds are cooperating. Highly recommended.

The most toughest hike for me but the most enjoyable one, the view was really worth it!

It's such a spectacular and great hike of Aotearoa. Heaps of parking at the visitor center. Walk starts off fairly easy on a 4x4 gravel road. Once it starts to go uphill, it never stops unfortunately😅 you'll reach the tower where there is a toilet, and then just after that, you'll reach the Tahurangi Lodge. From here, the track goes into a ruff and ruggered pathway going up rocks etc before getting to the start of the steps. Making your way to the top of the stairs then becomes the hardest part of the hike is the scree area it's like sand taking one step up and two back😅 (tip: take gloves) use gloves so you can bear crawl up most of this area as its easier. Once you conquer the scree area, you start to rock climb (again, gloves come in handy) as the rocks/mountain get hot on a sunny day and by this part of the hike you need to use your hands to give the legs a hand😅 once you overcome the climbing the you get to the base of the summit where you walk across snow before walking the last part to the summit where you get 360° of spectacular views and also can see Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe and Tongariro in the distance.

Best and hardest hike that I ever experienced. 😍 Approximately it took 12-15hours to complete the track. (With breaks) ⏱️ Take enough water and foods. Recommend to start as early as possible. I suggest to wear a good hiking boots 🥾 when you guys hike. Good luck for all. 😀

I had the incredible opportunity to witness the mesmerizing aurora on the evening of May 11, 2024. The dance of lights across the night sky was utterly captivating, and the spectacular scenery made it an experience I will never forget.

Mount down hill run!! We went a couple of weeks ago, spectacular views! There was a little cloud over one side of the mountain… we walked up to the ski field there was still snow!!! Which was very exciting and fun 🤩 will definitely like to hike to the top in the summer and visit for skiing in the winter ❄️ Ps the clouds closed in the rain starting and so did our legs… remember the weather changes quickly on the mountain.

Stunning mountain. It’s always been inspiring. Started hike at 4 am a pleasant sunrise and the best weather to reach the summit. Shark tooth, the lizard, scurry field, the tower ❤️♥️

The hike is too steep to do without fitness, but the view at the bottom was great. The cloud is unpredictable so we were very happy to see the mountain.

Nice half day hike on the Pouakai Tarns trail, and rewarded with spectacular views if the clouds are cooperating. Highly recommended.

The most toughest hike for me but the most enjoyable one, the view was really worth it!

It's such a spectacular and great hike of Aotearoa. Heaps of parking at the visitor center. Walk starts off fairly easy on a 4x4 gravel road. Once it starts to go uphill, it never stops unfortunately😅 you'll reach the tower where there is a toilet, and then just after that, you'll reach the Tahurangi Lodge. From here, the track goes into a ruff and ruggered pathway going up rocks etc before getting to the start of the steps. Making your way to the top of the stairs then becomes the hardest part of the hike is the scree area it's like sand taking one step up and two back😅 (tip: take gloves) use gloves so you can bear crawl up most of this area as its easier. Once you conquer the scree area, you start to rock climb (again, gloves come in handy) as the rocks/mountain get hot on a sunny day and by this part of the hike you need to use your hands to give the legs a hand😅 once you overcome the climbing the you get to the base of the summit where you walk across snow before walking the last part to the summit where you get 360° of spectacular views and also can see Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe and Tongariro in the distance.

Best and hardest hike that I ever experienced. 😍 Approximately it took 12-15hours to complete the track. (With breaks) ⏱️ Take enough water and foods. Recommend to start as early as possible. I suggest to wear a good hiking boots 🥾 when you guys hike. Good luck for all. 😀

I had the incredible opportunity to witness the mesmerizing aurora on the evening of May 11, 2024. The dance of lights across the night sky was utterly captivating, and the spectacular scenery made it an experience I will never forget.

Mount down hill run!! We went a couple of weeks ago, spectacular views! There was a little cloud over one side of the mountain… we walked up to the ski field there was still snow!!! Which was very exciting and fun 🤩 will definitely like to hike to the top in the summer and visit for skiing in the winter ❄️ Ps the clouds closed in the rain starting and so did our legs… remember the weather changes quickly on the mountain.