North Egmont short walks
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont area in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
Explore North Egmont on these short walks.Dog access
Walks start from the Egmont National Park Visitor Centre unless otherwise stated.
Viewing platform
Time: 4 min one way
Distance: 180 m
A wheelchair friendly boardwalk through bush to a viewing platform and the historic Camphouse. Stunning views of Taranaki, the coastline and inland to the central North Island mountains: Ruapehu, Ngaruahoe and Tongariro.
Ambury Monument Walk
Time: 10 min one way
Distance: 380 m
Follow the boardwalk past the Camphouse. From here a track leads to Ambury Monument, a memorial to climber Arthur Ambury who gave his life on 3 June 1918 in a heroic attempt to save William Edwin Gourlay who slipped on ice. Both died when they fell over the bluff.
A grassy picnic spot has views of Mt Taranaki.
Return the same way or follow the Nature Walk to exit just below the visitor centre.
Nature Walk
Time: 25 min loop
Distance: 780 m
This family friendly loop walk follows the boardwalk past the Camphouse. From here the track leads up to Ambury Monument where it turns left and descends to cross the Translator Road. It then re-enters the forest to head down to the visitor centre.
The track has steps and is steep in some places with a few big drop offs near the track edge - keep an eye on the kids.
Connett Loop Track
Time: 40 min loop
Distance: 700 m
This is a pleasant walk through forest laden with moss and lichens (goblin forest) with a small lookout point offering a view of the mountain.
The track is well maintained with a few steps. Be aware there is no safety barrier at the mountain lookout.
Ngatoro Loop Track
Time: 45 min - 1 hr loop
Distance: 1.2 km
Follow the boardwalk past the Camphouse onto the Summit Track. The Ngatoro Loop Track is 400 metres along on the left. Descend into a valley through ‘goblin forest’ where ferns and moss hang from twisted tree trunks. Cross a small stream and climb steps to return to the visitor centre.
The track is steep in some places, has steps and an unbridged stream crossing which (although usually dry) can become impassable after heavy rain.
These tracks starts at or near the North Egmont Visitor Centre. 13 km south of New Plymouth, in Egmont Village, turn off SH23 into North Egmont Road. The visitor centre is signposted at the junction. Follow North Egmont Road for 16 km to the end.
Be ready for changeable weather
Mt Taranaki has changeable and unpredictable weather. Check the forecast and carry enough clothing and equipment to ensure you are able to cope with any type of weather, at any time of the year.
Snow, high rainfall and storm damage can make tracks impassable.
Contacts
| Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 6 756 0990 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | egmontvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2879 Egmont Rd Egmont National Park |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |
| Full office details | |