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Egmont National Park, New Zealand revolves around the majestic Mt Taranaki that overlooks the flora and fauna protected within the national park as a guardian appointed by the mythical forces that the Maori believe in.
The legend of Egmont National Park, New Zealand
Once there lived four volcanoes - Taranaki, Tongariro, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe in New Zealand's central plateau. According to the Maori legend, Taranaki wooed the heart of a pretty hill called Pihanga who was also, incidentally, dating Tongariro. When the romance between the two came out in the open, Tongariro exploded with rage. Taranaki fled from the plateau to the west, his trail still exists in the form of the Whanganui River gouge.
Tourist Attractions in Egmont National Park, New Zealand
Around 120,000 years old, Mt Taranaki is New Zealand's most climbed mountain peak for its easy terrain and an achievable summit at 2518 m above sea level. The most perfectly formed volcano is New Zealand, except for a minor vent called Fantham's Peak, it is considered to be still seething below its cool countenance rather than being a dormant entity.
Flora and Fauna in Egmont National Park, New Zealand
A botanical paradise, Egmount National Park showcases an array of species from the seacoast variety to the typical Alpine markers. Rimu, rata, kamahi, totara and kaikawaka cover the lowlands. The middle region is home to the Goblin Forest - gnarled trees and moss. Take on a walking trail through the lower reaches of the national park, up to the sub-alpine scrubs and Alpine herbs. On your way, check out the native birds cooing in the distance.
Activities in Egmont National Park, New Zealand
Walking tracks can last from anywhere between few minutes and few days and can accessed from 13 entry points. Summit climbing and skiing on the eastern slope of Mount Taranaki at the Stratford Mountain Club are the other popular activities in Egmount National Park.
Accommodation in Egmont National Park New Zealand
You can camp at the private lodges or in the hiker's lodges provided by Department of Conservation, New Zealand. You can also stay at the hotels and motels available at Stratford, Opunake and Hawera towns, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
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