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Taranaki

Parks & recreation

Tracks & walks

Tramper on new boardwalk from Henry Peak, Pouakai Circuit Track, Egmont National Park. Photo: Ross Henderson.

Learn about tracks and walks in the Taranaki area, including the Around the Mountain Circuit and walks in the Dawson Falls and East Egmont areas.

Places to stay

A bunk room at Pouakai Hut.

There are no campsites in Taranaki, but you can find out about DOC huts in the region, along with information about Konini Lodge – an ideal venue for schools and large groups.

National parks

Mount Taranaki, Poukai Range, Kaitake Range and farmland, Egmont National Park. Photo: C. Rudge.

Learn about Egmont National Park, located in Taranaki.

Places to visit

Mount Taranaki, Egmont National Park. Photo: John Spence.

Learn about the places you can visit in the Taranaki area, including Dawson Falls, Tapuae and Parininihi Marine Reserves and the nationally significant Te Koru Pā Historic Reserve.

Hunting

Find places to hunt in the Taranaki region.

Activities

Find out about the activities you can do in Taranaki DOC places.

Plan & prepare

Get region specific information to plan and prepare for recreation in Taranaki.

Guides and commercial tourism providers

DOC-approved business.

Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services in conservation areas in the Taranaki region.

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Maps

DOC maps: Discover the outdoors - DOC's key places, campsites, tracks and huts, and visitor centres on a map

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Destination Northland (Northland’s Regional Tourism Organisation) website

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