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New Zealand is fortunate enough to have a wide variety of accommodation options to choose from. Whatever standard you seek, there is a price and quality to suit your needs. Accommodation is available in abundance at the major tourist locations, but also scattered around off-the-beaten-track places - wherever you go, accommodation is never too far away. One thing to note about accommodation in Mount Egmont/Taranaki is that you should be sure to book early for peak holiday times, for instance over the Christmas holidays and long weekends. During these times accommodation is often booked out well in advance.

Mount Egmont/Taranaki is made of andesitic lava - it last erupted in 1755. Reaching 2518m above sea
level, the mountain is famous for making its own weather. As well as being the wettest place in the
North Island, Mount Egmont/Taranaki is known for rapid changes in conditions - always be prepared. A
network of tracks allows you to explore the park. You can also climb to the summit of Mount
Egmont/Taranaki (a guide is recommended). In winter (June-August) a club ski field can be accessed
from Stratford. Lucy's Gully, near Oakura, offers a fabulous picnic area among gigantic redwoods and
access into the Kaitake Ranges. Accommodation available in the region of Mount Egmont/Taranaki
includes a motor lodge offering a lodge, chalets, and family accommodation, a historic lodge with
self-catering accommodation for up to 36 guests (meals by arrangement), a boutique bed & breakfast,
and a luxury lodge with licensed restaurant offering dinner, bed & breakfast.