North Egmont short walks

Distance: 180 m

A wheelchair-friendly boardwalk through the bush to a viewing platform and the historic Camphouse. Stunning views of Taranaki, the coastline and inland to the central North Island mountains: Ruapehu, Ngaruahoe and Tongariro.

Ambury Monument Walk

Time: 10 minutes one way

Distance: 380 m

Follow the boardwalk past the Camphouse. From here a track leads to Ambury Monument, a memorial to climber Arthur Ambury who gave his life on 3 June 1918 in a heroic attempt to save William Edwin Gourlay who slipped on ice. Both died when they fell over the bluff. A grassy picnic spot has views of Mt Taranaki. Return the same way or follow the Nature Walk to exit just below the visitor centre.

Nature Walk

Time: 25-minute loop

Distance: 780 m

This family-friendly loop walk follows the boardwalk past the Camphouse. From here the track leads up to Ambury Monument where it turns left and descends to cross the Translator Road. It then re-enters the forest to head down to the visitor centre. The track has steps and is steep in some places with a few big drop-offs near the track edge - keep an eye on the kids.

Connett Loop Track

Time: 40-minute loop

Distance: 700 m

This is a pleasant walk through forest laden with moss and lichens (goblin forest) with a small lookout point offering a view of the mountain. The track is well maintained with a few steps. Be aware there is no safety barrier at the mountain lookout.