Taranaki Region
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Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont, within Egmont NP, is an active but quiet volcano. It is classified as is one of the most symmetrical volcanic cones in the world.
Named after the perfect cone mountain and dormant volcano Mount Egmont, or Mount Taranaki, which dominates the park
A bridge so striking it has become a landmark. It is a pedestrian and cycleway bridge across the Waiwhakaiho River forming part of the northern Coastal Walkway linking New Plymouth with Bell Block
Sightseeing tours of Mount Taranaki providing, also, insight into local history and Maori culture and tradition
The major town in the Taranaki region and a good base to explore Mount Taranaki and Egmont National Park
Ski resort on Mount Taranaki in Egmont National Park. Ski, snowboard, boot hire and accommodation are available