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Mt. Taranki, New Plymouth is situated in the Taranki region, in the middle of the west coast of New Zealand. The mighty Mt. Taranki is at the heart of the regional crowd. It is a place of great tourist attractions in New Plymouth. Without enjoying the excellent climbing, skiing, tramping experience and photography opportunities, the New Plymouth tour will remain rather incomplete. The mountain is the source of over 50 rivers in the province. There is a vast area rich in botanical aspect, packed with huge natural vegetation ranging from sub tropical, semi coastal variety to sub alpine herbs.
Mt. Taranki is basically a volcanic mountain. The volcanic activity at the mountain began about 500,000 years ago. The last volcanic eruption in Mt. Taranki took place in 1775 that is 250 years ago. To provide an early warning for any volcanic eruption the Taranki Volcano Seismic Network has been installed by the Taranaki Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.
Mt. Taranki is also known as Mt. Egmont, the name given by Captain James Cook. It dominates the weather condition of New Plymouth to a great extent as the conditions are notoriously changeable. Still as it is an important place of sightseeing in New Plymouth, so tourists tend to visit it in huge numbers. It provides unique opportunities for climbing, tramping and photography. It takes approximately 4 hours to reach the top of the mountain but sometimes it can be dangerous therefore one must be assisted by professional guides. An experienced group leader or guide should always accompany. It is not advisable to climb alone. Climbers should carry necessary equipments like sleeping bag, cooking utensils, sufficient high energy food (with some extra for emergencies), a waterproof raincoat and gloves, a hat, and several layers of warm (wool or fleece) clothing.
Fascinating landscaped rainforest with its lush green pastures over the foot hills of the mountain will sooth your eyes.
There are various legends about Mt, Taranki, New Plymouth. According to the legends and tales, the mountain is on a journey, out of the valley of Wanganui. There is a stone named Toka-a -Rauhato, 19 miles south of New Plymouth, and is said to be representing a female guide of the mountain. During her journey, she was moving in advance and after she crossed the Stony River, she settled there for the night. But in the morning, she noticed that the way had been blocked by the Pouakai Range and the locals believe that the mountain and the rock remained at this particular location. It is commonly belived that when the rock moves then only the mountain will resume its journey.
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