North Mount Egmont, Taranaki Map

About North Mount Egmont, Taranaki

North Mount Egmont is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 1032 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km south of New Plymouth, the regional capital. North Mount Egmont is located at 39.2833°S, 174.1000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

North Mount Egmont rises, a solitary sentinel of earth and ancient lava, its slopes a verdant tapestry of native bush and hardy tussock. It lies 24.1 km south of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 177°T), and is situated 14.9 km south of Mangorei. The air here, even at this distance from the coast, carries a crispness, a clean breath drawn from the high, silent reaches of the mountain. Rivers, born from snowmelt and rain, carve their paths through the undulating land, eventually feeding into the Patea River which flows a mere four kilometres distant. The land itself, sculpted by millennia of volcanic activity and the persistent work of water, presents a rugged beauty; rolling hills give way to steeper inclines, and the dense, dark green of the ngahere presses close, punctuated by the occasional clearing of farmland.

The story of North Mount Egmont is deeply entwined with the land's bounty. Dairy farming forms the backbone of the local economy, the rich volcanic soil fostering lush pastures for contented herds. This agricultural rhythm is a constant hum, a quiet industry that has sustained generations. History whispers from the land too, in the echoes of early settlers who carved their lives from this challenging terrain, and in the enduring presence of the mountain itself, a silent witness to the passage of time. Travellers drawn to the region often find themselves exploring the Curtis Falls Track, a kilometre from the heart of North Mount Egmont, its path leading to the graceful cascade of Curtis Falls, a two-kilometre journey further inland. The nearby Razorback ridge, a mere two kilometres away, offers a dramatic counterpoint to the mountain's soft, rounded form.

About This North Mount Egmont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Mount Egmont, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.28333, 174.1. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on North Mount Egmont.

North Mount Egmont sits within the Taranaki Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct North Mount Egmont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.