Region · Taranaki, New Zealand

Best hikes in Taranaki

The 30 best of 47 trails in Taranaki, New Zealand, ranked by route quality.

Trails
47
Easy
28
Moderate
2
Hard
9
Expert
8

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  1. Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track Hard · 5 mi (8.1 km) · Elevation Gain 3,448 ft (1,051 m) · 3 hr 20 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  2. Kokowai Track Round Trip Hard · 7.3 mi (11.8 km) · Elevation Gain 2,487 ft (758 m) · 3 hr 35 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  3. Mangorei Track to Pouākai Tarns Hard · 7.7 mi (12.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,546 ft (776 m) · 3 hr 45 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  4. Tahurangi Translator Tower Round Trip Hard · 4.7 mi (7.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,864 ft (568 m) · 2 hr 25 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  5. Pouākai Circuit Expert · 15.8 mi (25.5 km) · Elevation Gain 4,593 ft (1,400 m) · 7 hr 25 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  6. Maketawa Hut Circuit Hard · 3.8 mi (6.2 km) · Elevation Gain 1,316 ft (401 m) · 1 hr 55 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  7. Pouākai Crossing Expert · 10.9 mi (17.5 km) · Elevation Gain 3,842 ft (1,171 m) · 5 hr 25 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  8. Veronica Loop Track Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · Elevation Gain 584 ft (178 m) · 50 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  9. Maude Track to Mangakotukutuku Falls Moderate · 3.7 mi (6 km) · Elevation Gain 961 ft (293 m) · 1 hr 40 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  10. Ōpunakē Loop Pathway Easy · 5.1 mi (8.1 km) · Elevation Gain 157 ft (48 m) · 1 hr 40 min · Taranaki
  11. Waingongoro Track Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km) · Elevation Gain 443 ft (135 m) · 55 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  12. Pātea Track Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 407 ft (124 m) · 45 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  13. Coastal Walkway Hard · 13.9 mi (22.4 km) · Elevation Gain 374 ft (114 m) · 4 hr 40 min · Taranaki
  14. Kapuni Loop Track Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km) · Elevation Gain 262 ft (80 m) · 35 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  15. Lake Loop Track Easy · 4.8 mi (7.7 km) · Elevation Gain 118 ft (36 m) · 1 hr 35 min · Rotokare Scenic Reserve
  16. Viewing Platform Walk Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km) · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  17. Nature Walk Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 105 ft (32 m) · 10 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  18. Around the Mountain Circuit Expert · 31 mi (49.9 km) · Elevation Gain 9,226 ft (2,812 m) · 14 hr 40 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  19. Ngatoro Loop Track Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 197 ft (60 m) · 25 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  20. Mangaoraka Loop Track Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 46 ft (14 m) · 15 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  21. Kāmahi Loop Track Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 5 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  22. Denby Road Loop Pathway Easy · 4.2 mi (6.8 km) · Elevation Gain 151 ft (46 m) · 1 hr 25 min · Taranaki
  23. Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb Expert · 7.4 mi (12 km) · Elevation Gain 5,115 ft (1,559 m) · 5 hr · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  24. Ridge Loop Track Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 400 ft (122 m) · 35 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  25. Rerekapa Track Hard · 8.1 mi (13 km) · Elevation Gain 994 ft (303 m) · 3 hr 5 min · Moki Conservation Area
  26. Carrington Walkway Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 30 ft (9 m) · 30 min · Taranaki
  27. Whitecliffs Walkway Expert · 7.5 mi (12 km) · Elevation Gain 2,749 ft (838 m) · 3 hr 50 min · Taranaki
  28. Southern Summit Route Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 157 ft (48 m) · 10 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  29. Wilkies Pools Loop Track Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 194 ft (59 m) · 20 min · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki
  30. Lakeside path Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 10 min · Taranaki

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