Around the Mountain Circuit

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Information

Time: 4 - 5 days, Distance: 45 km - 49 km depending on if upper or lower track is taken

The Around the Mountain Circuit is a 4 - 5 day backcountry track for experienced trampers through forest, rivers and spectacular alpine scenery.

The route is best tramped during the summer months.Rivers and streams are not always bridged and can flood at any time of year. In winter conditions on upper tracks on the mountain may be snow and ice covered – ice axe and crampons are likely to be required.

The Around the Mountain Circuit can be accessed from several road ends in Egmont National Park, but traditionally begins at the North Egmont Roadend approximately 30 min drive from New Plymouth. Drive south on State Highway 3 to Egmont Village and turn right onto Egmont Road which will take you to North Egmont.

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Value

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Organisation

DOC Taranaki

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Mt Taranaki

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.2709031218445

174.094555282593

Latitude
-39.2709031218445
Longitude
174.094555282593

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond
DOC Track Category	Tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Accommodation	Hut & Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut & Campsite At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut & Campsite At least one campsite and building is available on this track to stay at overnight.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

My favourite track.
Excellent circuit
Nice and quiet, great mountain.

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4.0/5

Amazing track, just a big dangerous at some points.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Marine
4.5/5

Excellent circuit

Reviewed over 11 years ago

Ian McAlpine
5.0/5

Nice and quiet, great mountain.

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

Jan and Pedi
3.5/5

Great mountain to look at, for hiking not so spectacular, apart from the view over the whole region.

Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012

Carla Mathieu
5.0/5

My favourite track.
The nature is wonderful, you have so many changes on the track and there not so many people on the track. The huts also were very nice.

Reviewed over 13 years ago

Susannah Eduart
5.0/5

For people who like the bush, solitude and great views.
Beautiful chalet type cabins equipped with mattresses and wood for fire and running water (drinkable).

Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in November 2009

Shane and Kate Wilkinson