Limited parking at North Egmont road end
Car parking at the North Egmont road end is limited until December 2026 due to construction of the new visitor centre.
Large trucks will be using the road, so please drive carefully and expect occasional delays. We recommend carpooling or using a shuttle if you're planning a visit. The North Taranaki Visitor remains open.
For more information contact North Taranaki Visitor Centre ph 06 756 0990.
The track starts in North Egmont. From New Plymouth, follow State Highway 3 for 13 km to Egmont Village. Turn onto Egmont Road and follow this up the mountain to North Egmont.
Transport to the start of the track can be arranged through several local transport providers. Contact North Taranaki Visitor Centre. No scheduled transport service exists.
Limited car parking at North Egmont road end in summer
During summer we suggest arranging to be dropped off by a shuttle at North Egmont road end or starting the trail from the Stratford Plateau car park on Pembroke Road, Stratford. From there follow signs across the ski field toward Tahurangi Lodge to join the Summit Climb.
From 19 December 2025, freedom camping is prohibited at the North Taranaki Visitor Centre car park.
If you’re planning on summiting Taranaki Maunga you can overnight camp at Stratford Plateau car park on Pembroke Road and start the summit climb from there.