VIEWING PLATFORM - Egmont National Park
An easy wheelchair-friendly 180m 5 minutes each way walk.
Map Data: Google, Digital Globe, Department of Conservation (DOC).
below to explore this walk.
VIEWING PLATFORM - Egmont National Park
The Viewing Platform Walk begins at the carpark by the North Egmont Visitors Centre.
VIEWING PLATFORM - Egmont National Park
Follow the boardwalk which is uphill and to the right of the Visitors Centre.
VIEWING PLATFORM - Egmont National Park
Turn left here.
VIEWING PLATFORM - Egmont National Park
The Viewing Platform.
VIEWING PLATFORM - Egmont National Park
From here we see stunning views of Taranaki, the coastline and inland to the central North Island mountains: Ruapehu, Ngaruahoe and Tongariro.
VIEWING PLATFORM - Egmont National Park
Looking back from the Viewing Platform towards the upper carpark. (Yes. We could have saved ourself a few minutes' walk and driven up to this point from the North Egmont Visitors Centre). In the distance is Mount Taranaki (obscured by clouds).
VIEWING PLATFORM - Egmont National Park
This interpretative sign explains all about Mount Taranaki and its features.