Admire Mount Taranaki From the Pouakai Crossing

Autumnal leaves contrast with lava columns on this 19-kilometre trek.
Hudson Brown
Published on February 24, 2025

Overview

Complete the Pouakai Crossing on Mount Taranaki – a soaring dormant stratovolcano rising to over 2,500 metres.

Considered the premier trek amid this monumental landscape, this one-day adventure covers an assortment of natural wonders throughout its 19-kilometre track.

For instance, the autumnal vistas stretch to the coastline, while an inland perspective sees Mount Ruapehu rising in the distance. Meanwhile, the towering lava columns of the Dieffenbach Cliffs make for a fascinating focal point.

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