East Egmont barrier-free walks
Track category
Easy access short walk
Description
Potaema Track
Time: 30 min
This wheelchair friendly track starts at the Potaema Picnic Area about 3km in from the park boundary on Pembroke Road.
Raised boardwalks take you through lush lowland forest made up of rimu-rata/kamahi, kahikatia and mountain totara/pokaka. The track leads to a large lowland bog that sustains a wide variety of flora and fauna. Magnificent views of the mountain can be had across the swamp from the viewing area.
The wheelchair accessible Lookout
Track
East Egmont Lookout
Time: 30 min
This track begins at the end of the road at the Stratford Plateau, (take a right hand turn just below the carpark toilets) and follow the signs to the lookout.
Here you will have spectacular views up the mountain and down to the Taranaki ring plain. See how plant types change with the altitude.
Getting there
Access to the east side of Mount Taranaki is via Pembroke Road which leads directly to the park boundary from the northern end of Stratford township.
The road climbs through popdocarp/broadleaf forest and then montane forest, reaching the accommodation centre of the Mountain House Motor Lodge. The road winds its way another 3km to the road end car park at the Stratford Plateau (1172m) where there are superb views of the surrounding countryside.
Activities
Child/family friendly activities
Snow activities
During winter months the Manganui skifield is open for public use. These walks are great for families with a baby on board.
Plan and prepare
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
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