Mount Taranaki, or as it's also known; Mount Egmont, is an active stratovolcano in the Taranaki region on the West Coast of the North Island. Its unique shape means it looks very similar to Mt Fuji in Japan. It's a popular climbing and hiking destination. A reasonably fit person can reach the summit in one day and the views when clear are spectacular. If climbing isn't your thing you are close to New Plymouth, which has a less challenging coastal walkway and good surfing.
The lookout to Mount Taranaki. Photographer credit: Les Thorn.
