Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb
DOC track · Taranaki
Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb is a 5.6 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 1,544 m of climbing and a high point of 2,503 m.
From January to April, fit and well-equipped trampers can enjoy spectacular scenery from the summit of Taranaki Maunga. From May to December, the mountain is covered in snow and ice - mountaineering experience and equipment is required.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Up 5–6 hr | down 3–4 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,544 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 2,503 m |
| Lowest point | 959 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.27099, 174.09472 |
| End | -39.29615, 174.06402 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Maketawa Hut (0.7 km from the track)
- Syme Hut (1.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip (0.0 km away)
- Ambury Monument Walk (0.1 km away)
- Viewing Platform Walk (0.1 km away)
- Connett Loop Track (0.2 km away)
- Nature Walk (0.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.