Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont area in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
A scenic climb to a viewing point beside a commercial translator tower. This track travels into the alpine environment and may be impassable due to snow and ice in the winter.7.5 km loop
Dog access
This is a scenic climb that follows a 4WD track uphill through changing alpine vegetation to a viewing point beside a commercial translator tower. There are good views of the surrounding countryside and the mountain.
From the visitor centre, follow the boardwalk past the Camphouse and on to the Summit Track. Follow the Summit Track to the translator tower.
You can return the way you came but to make a loop return via the Holly Hut Track. From the tower, continue past the privately owned Tahurangi Lodge and turn right onto the Humphries Castle Link Route. This is a poled route below ancient lava flows across exposed alpine terrain.
Turn right at the Holly Hut Track junction and descend steeply back to the Visitor Centre.
The track starts at the North Egmont Visitor Centre.
To get there, head 13 km south from New Plymouth to Egmont Village. Turn off SH3 on to Egmont Road and follow it for 16 km to the end. The visitor centre is signposted from the junction.
The track is very steep in some places and exposed to the elements.
Stream crossing
Unbridged stream crossings can become impassable after heavy rain.
Be prepared for changeable weather
Weather on the mountain changes rapidly – you must be well prepared with suitable clothing and equipment for all weather and conditions.
Snow, high rainfall and storm damage can make tracks impassable – many rivers and streams are unbridged.
Check the Egmont National Park weather forecast before you go.
Track conditions
This track has overgrown sections and can be hard to navigate. There may be fallen trees.
Contacts
| Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 6 756 0990 |
| egmontvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 2879 Egmont Road Egmont National Park 4386 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |