Mount Taranaki is a 2518m high volcano with an almost perfect conic shape. Climbing to the summit is only for experienced hikers, but walking around in the forest is great and possible for anybody. The coast around Mount Taranaki is also really beautiful, from black sand beaches to cliffs and rock formations. Here are my pictures of this western region of the North Island of New Zealand.
A black sand beach next to Patea
A black sand beach next to Patea
A black sand beach next to Patea
A green tunnel leading to Mount Taranaki
The track to the Dawson Falls on the southern side of Mount Taranaki
Dawson Falls, on the southern side of Mount Taranaki
Dawson Falls seen from below
The forest around Mount Taranaki
Clouds around the top of Mount Taranaki
Not even halfway to the top of Mount Taranaki but already an amazing view
The summit of Mount Taranaki without clouds just after sunset
Palm trees at sunset near New Plymouth
Sunset on the beach near New Plymouth
The coast West of New Plymouth
The coast of New Plymouth
The coast West of New Plymouth
