Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre
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Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre
Introduction
The visitor centre (also known as North Taranaki Visitor Centre) is located at Egmont Road end, the main gateway into the national park (proposed to be named Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki).Nau mai, haere mai. On arrival at the road end call into the centre for an introduction to the national park. Get expert advice and in-depth local knowledge from our friendly staff on recreational opportunities, current safety messages and conservation.
The visitor centre is at 945 m above sea level, it can get cold here so come prepared.
Contact details
| Taranaki/Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 6 756 0990 |
| egmontvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 2879 Egmont Road Egmont National Park 4386 |
Getting there
Taranaki/ Egmont National Park Visitor Centre is on the northern side of the national park. Dawson Falls Visitor Centre is on the south-eastern side.
We are located at the end of Egmont Road in Egmont National Park, 30 minutes’ drive from New Plymouth.
Opening hours
- 8.30 am – 3.30 pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day 25 December
Information and services
- Information on local tracks and huts.
- Weather and avalanche reports.
- Exhibits on the volcano and flora and fauna.
- A 3D model of the national park.
- Audio-visual displays.
- Quality merchandise including books, postcards, clothing and gifts.
- Hut tickets.
- Toilets available inside the visitor centre during opening hours, and outside the visitor centre with 24 hour access.
- Topographical maps.
- Personal locator beacon hire.
- 24 hour access foyer with weather and track information.
