Egmont National Park
| Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Egmont National Park | |
| Location | Taranaki, New Zealand |
| Nearest city | New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 39°16′0″S 174°6′0″E / 39.26667°S 174.10000°E |
| Area | 341.7 km2 (131.9 sq mi) |
| Established | 1900 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
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Egmont National Park, officially known as Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, is a national park located south of New Plymouth, close to the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The park covers three volcanic cones: Taranaki Maunga and its slopes, Pouākai and Kaitake. The park was first created in 1881 as a forest reserve and went on to become New Zealand’s second national park, preceded by Tongariro National Park, in 1900.
The forest reserve was created within a six-mile (9.7 km) radius around the cone of the dormant Taranaki Maunga volcano. Areas encompassing the older volcanic remnants of Pouākai and Kaitake were later added to the reserve at the northwest side. The forest is surrounded on all sides by pasture, giving it a distinctly circular shape.
The official name of the park was changed from Egmont National Park to Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki on 1 April 2025.