Veronica Loop Track

Veronica Loop Track

North Egmont, Egmont National Park

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Veronica Loop Track

Time: 2 hr return

A pleasant walk uphill through changing alpine rainforest with the option of diverting to a lookout point offering views of the mountain and out to the coast.

The walk begins at the North Egmont Visitor Centre and follows the boardwalk up past the Camphouse and on to the Holly Hut Track. It passes the Ambury Monument then climbs numerous steps, eventually reaching the Veronica Loop track turnoff.

Here is the option of continuing a further 10 minutes walk up the Holly Hut track to the lookout point. The Veronica Loop Track descends through montane forest, emerging from the trees at the Camphouse and returning to the visitor centre.

Be prepared for changes in the weather, take warm clothes including a waterproof raincoat

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Taranaki

Central government organisation

Location

North IslandTaranakiMt Taranaki

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.2715675870659

174.093096160889

Latitude
-39.2715675870659
Longitude
174.093096160889

Nearby

Reviews

    • Beautiful track and good path.
    • Alternative, different routes.
    • Great walk, even for beginners!
    • Nice walk, but no real views of Mt Taranaki.
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  • 4.0/5

    Great walk, even for beginners!

    But the last part is very steep! It is a 4WD track so no orientation problems.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Good length, easy to find the right way, no real shelter or rest area.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

  • 4.0/5

    Alternative, different routes.

    Good length, easy to find the right way, no real rest area.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

  • 4.5/5

    Well maintained, great landscape, only a few people.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in December 2012

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful track and good path.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Nice walk, but no real views of Mt Taranaki.

    Great scenery through and nice quality track.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Great views but a long uphill climb at the beginning with not alot of views.

    At the turning point you then see the great views.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    It has a beautiful lookout over New Plymouth, the hiking trail in a very good location.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in March 2009