Mount Taranaki Track is a 7.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round.
Stairs, Scrambles, scree and steep concrete to begin the trail. Please don't under estimate this hike. This is possibly New Zealand toughest day hike. Weather systems can appear really quickly which can be difficult to escape. But it's well worth the view. Please respect local Māori beliefs as the top is holy for them. https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/taranaki/places/egmont-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/mount-taranaki-summit-track/
Really exhausting in parts and potentially dangerous if not well prepared. Incredible views all the way up so do it on a nice clear day. Please also respect the cultural significance of the mountain by not standing on the summit stone as its tapu to the local iwi.
Not nearly as difficult as everyone is making it out to sound. You just need a good set of hiking boots and a good set of poles. Cleared the summit in 3.5 hours and decided to go for a loop track from the other side. You get to walk through and enchanted forest and see waterfalls, so I highly recommend it.
I remember climbing Mt.Egmont back in 1985 as part of a school trip. Two bus loads of teens going for a hike to the summit. I'll never forget the experience. Have always wanted to do it again. Yes, I can remember those stairs. I don't really remember the scree though. But I also remember we didn't all have proper clothing for such a wet and cold summit. :-) It was clear at the top with such a magnificent view. But it was cold and we were damp/wet from the climb through the cloud. I don't remember it being awfully tiring but it was a long haul up for sure. Been thinking to take my children up there. But, perhaps, after reading the other posts, maybe they aren't quite old enough just yet and maybe I am getting too old!! haha...
Just read the page on DOC website. You will find all the necessary information.