Nick Morrison
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki ▷
Puniho Carpark
A good place to get your walk on - Four tracks start from this point.
Nice and quiet with a large grassy area - You won't be disturbed when doing your early morning Yoga session.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki ▷
North Egmont Carparks
One of the bigger camping carparks around.
There's lots of space, primo views and a very mellow scene indeed. A big DOC info centre is handy for all your questions about Egmont National Park and life in general for that matter.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki ▷
Mangaoraka Carpark
Small carpark, surrounded by trees and a great grassy area with picnic tables.
There's a 30 minute loop track nearby - a bonus in the morning before you get back on the road. Thumbs up.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki ▷
Stratford Plateau Carparks
Well this place is truly an alpine vista.
It's a large area to find a private place and take it all in. I feel like an eagle on my nest....
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki ▷
Stratford Mountain House Carparks
Busy through the day, but in the evening she quietens down.
All goodness. Picnic area is great for an evening cheeky vino.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki ▷
Dawson Falls Carparks
I reckon that 2 days here is a must.
Heaps of walks, long and short, take your pick. Remember a warm hat as this place is at high altitude. Which makes for great views, but remember that in winter it snows up here. To say that the native bush here is mature, is an understatement - it feels prehistoric. A must in the Naki.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki ▷
Potaema Carpark
Close to the road.
Small carpark. Still a good one to have up your sleeve.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Oakura ▷
Upper Lucys Gully Carpark
Good place for walking and chilling out under the big Redwood Trees when it's hot.
It's a very tight road in a larger vehicle. Best for van sized campers. Space for around 4 vehicles max. It seems like the sort of place where local youth congregate on a weekend for a kiss and a cuddle.
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North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Oakura ▷
Cape Eglington
I love this place.
The sunsets are amazing. Looking out over the sea, then looking back at Mt Taranaki. Primo. The best way to describe this place is Raw and Exposed. I'd be keen to be here in a storm. If you made it through to the other side, you would be changed!