Reviews and travel ratings on Adventure Dynamics in New Zealand (89% from 8 reviews) Adventure Dynamics provides a professional guiding and instructional service for outdoor adventures on and around Mt. Taranaki/Egmont, a 2518m volcano. Suitable for the novice or experienced mountaineer, skier, hiker and climber, both summer and winter.

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    Lloyd Shephard

    Australia

    Book well in advance for events - e.g. Wild Food Festival, Hokitika. When hiring a campervan - check very closely that everything works correctly.

    24 May 2010.

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pepoy

French Polynesia

Ranking: 9/10

I climbed up Mt Taranaki at the end of winter. The weather was terrible that day. It was extremely bad conditions. But I…

I climbed up Mt Taranaki at the end of winter. The weather was terrible that day. It was extremely bad conditions. But I was willing to achieve it anyway and despite a lack of mountaineering experience Don guided me safely towards the summit. There was no view whatsoever all along the ascent but I loved the experience of facing difficulties. The visibility was about 15 m, sometimes less, for 1000 vertical meters ! But Don found the right way. Just what I needed !

Reviewed about 1 month ago and experienced in October 2011

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knog

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

I had a very enjoyable day on Mt Taranaki and Don was an excellent guide who was good company. I had already done some m…

I had a very enjoyable day on Mt Taranaki and Don was an excellent guide who was good company. I had already done some mountaineering and am quite experienced so Don suggested a more interesting route than the standard route. I could tell that had I been less experienced, he would also have been a very sound teacher.

Reviewed 15 November 2011

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carmelo

Australia

Ranking: 9/10

Awsome climb up Mt Taranaki with Don leading conifdently and safely all the way... now that I am rested down I can say I…

Awsome climb up Mt Taranaki with Don leading conifdently and safely all the way... now that I am rested down I can say I'd do it again with Don any day !

Reviewed 19 May 2010

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Liz Drye

United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

excellent day despite not getting to the top of Mount Taranaki due to gale force winds!

excellent day despite not getting to the top of Mount Taranaki due to gale force winds!

Reviewed 05 February 2010

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Pete Yeoman

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

What an adventure! I've just had my 5th climb on Mt Taranaki with Don and I'll be back again for sure next year. I felt …

What an adventure! I've just had my 5th climb on Mt Taranaki with Don and I'll be back again for sure next year. I felt totally safe thanks to Don's professional service, but still pushed beyond what I thought I could achieve. I keep coming back each year to try something more challenging than the year before. I'd thoroughly recommend climbing Mt Taranaki with Don to anyone who's wanted to give it a try but not sure if you could do it.

Reviewed 06 October 2009

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NormK

New Zealand

Ranking: 9/10

A great day on Taranaki. The weather gods weren't kind, so Don provided us with some great alternative experiences, wit…

A great day on Taranaki. The weather gods weren't kind, so Don provided us with some great alternative experiences, with some abseiling thrown in. Would be very happy to use him again.

Reviewed 16 May 2009

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Margaret Badger

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

I have had 4 climbs with Don on Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu.[No previous climbing experience]. Fantastic summit climbs. S…

I have had 4 climbs with Don on Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu.[No previous climbing experience]. Fantastic summit climbs. Safe, enjoyable and exciting adventures.Highly recommend a day out with Don, who is a very professional and experienced guide.

Reviewed over 2 years ago and experienced in September 2008

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Waimaria Erueti

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

What an awesome experience! Im a novice climber and Mt Taranaki was my first big climb using equipment on snow and ice. …

What an awesome experience! Im a novice climber and Mt Taranaki was my first big climb using equipment on snow and ice. Don Paterson made me feel safe and comfortable at all times. We always worked within my limits and I even got to the summit - WOW! You must check this experience out. I'm still bragging about it!!

Reviewed 25 May 2008