Henry Peak

Pouakai Circuit – Egmont National Park

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Date: 17-19 March 2023.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Egmont National Park.
Author: Jacqui.
Trampers: Jacqui (leader), Amanda, Jarrod, James and Murray.

As is the tradition, we met at Wellington train station at 5pm, for a 5.15pm departure to Egmont National Park. We arrived at the Camphouse, our accommodation for the night, which is situated close to the Egmont National Park Visitor Centre (North Egmont)/ DOC office, at around 10.30pm. The Camphouse is located right beside the … Read more

Pouakai Circuit

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Date: 26-28 July 2019.
Trip type: Medium.
Location: Pouakai Circuit, Egmont National Park.
Author: James.
Trampers: Tash (leader), James, Anastasia, Tracey and Jamie.

The classic shot of Mount Taranaki (near sunset)

This was my second time on the Pouakai Circuit. The last time I went, just over a year ago, the track was underwater and there was no mountain to be seen – the pictures in that trip report  say it all. While I absolutely enjoyed that trip, I was hoping for much better weather. This … Read more

Pouakai Circuit

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Date: 18-20 May 2018.
Trip type: Tramp (EM).
Location: Mount Taranaki, Pouakai Circuit.
Author: Byron.
Trampers: Richard (leader) Henry, Viola, James, Juan, Yenfei, Rodrigo, Byron, Patrick, Lettie.

We drove up to Taranaki on Friday night with the standard stop at Bulls. The journey took around 5.5 hours in total with the weather steadily deteriorating as we got closer. We stayed at The Camphouse on Friday night, arriving about 22:30 hours. It’s just above the the North Egmont DOC Visitor Centre. As well … Read more