Viewing Platform Walk
Located in Egmont National Park and North Egmont area in the Taranaki region
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Introduction
A wheelchair friendly boardwalk to a platform with stunning views of Taranaki and the coastline.180 m one way
Dog access
From the visitor centre, follow the wheelchair friendly boardwalk through bush to a viewing platform and the historic Camphouse.
There are stunning views of Taranaki, the coastline and inland to the central North Island mountains. On a fine day Ruapehu, Ngaruahoe and Tongariro are visible.
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.
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.
Historic Camphouse
New Zealand’s oldest building within a national park is found at North Egmont. The historic Camphouse was originally used as military barracks in New Plymouth during the Taranaki Wars of the 1860s. The building was sledged to North Egmont in 1891 for use as accommodation.
The Camphouse has been restored and upgraded for backpacker accommodation – but many of its unique historic features such as handwrought corrugated iron with rifle firing slits (loopholes) and tongue and groove timber panelling are still visible.
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 |