Pouakai Tarn

Modified Pouakai Circuit (aka Mangorei Road to Bells Falls return) – Mt Egmont National Park

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Date: 12-14 April 2024.
Trip type: Tramp(EM).
Location: Egmont National Park.
Author: Sarah N and Sara H.
Trampers: Sara (leader), Ben, Adam, Aiden, Sarah, Chelsea, Andrew.

Summary: Friday 12 April: Saturday 13 April: Sunday 14 April:

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