1/2 Day Hike to Instagramable Mountain!

Located at Mount Egmont National Park, just out of New Plymouth in North Island New Zealand, is the grand looking Mount Taranaki. There are many routes of hikes available, like the famous 2 days Pouakai Circuit. However the most popular one which is also the one I did, is the hike directly to Pouakai Tarn, that takes about 2 hours to reach the end point. The route up, to be honest is nothing fascinating. Most of it are just walks within a forest with not much views. The hike is also rather tiring but with proper steps and road in place, making the entire route up a rather easy one. And the rewards come when you finally reach the top! The view and scenery is absolutely amazing. However, a little luck is needed as the view can be weather dependent. If you’re like me, visiting on a cloudy days, parts of the views will be blocked by the cloud as shown in the photos! Tips before you go: Make sure to bring a lot of water with you and check the weather forecast to try visit on a good weather day! #scenicspotguide #unforgettableexperiences #momentssg #newzealand