DOC Latest Update, includes Egmont National Park

Issued: 29th November 2011

Egmont National Park - General
• Snow and ice are still present on the uppermost slopes of Mt Taranaki. Ice axe and crampons are required to access the upper mountain and summit area.

• High level mountain tracks (the upper Around the Mountain Circuit) are useable.

• Remember – no dogs or other pets allowed in Egmont National Park.

Mt Taranaki Summit Conditions
• The poled (summer) route into the crater is still covered in ice and inaccessible. People attempting the summit from other routes will still need ice axe and crampons to access the crater and summit area.

• The summit of Taranaki is sacred. Please do not stand on the top point.

Pouakai Circuit

Around the Mountain Circuit (AMC)
• The Taungatara Track has many tree windfalls across the track.

• Upper AMC tracks - these are all usable now as much of the snow has melted.

Other Park
Tracks/DOC Areas
• The Waingongoro Swingbridge (on the Waingongoro Track) is now open.

• Fanthams Peak – the flat around Syme Hut is ice and snow covered.

• The Kokowai Track has been upgraded.

• The Stony River fine weather route from the Kapoaiaia Track junction downstream is not advisable due to erosion. Alternate access to Holly Hut from the west side of the mountain is via Puniho Track and the upper Stony River

• Stony River Walkway in Okato: The farmland section of this track is closed. The short section of track from Hickford Place across the swingbridge to Okato Domain is open (return the same way).

• Whitecliffs Walkway: The Te Horo Stock Tunnel remains closed due to erosion. A section of Clifton Rd (at the Tongaparutu end of the walkway) is closed due to erosion. Walking access to the area is open.

• Everett Park: Vehicle access is open.

North Egmont Visitor Centre
7 days a week 8am to 4.30pm
Phone: (06) 7560990
e-mail: egmontvc@doc.gov.nz