Overview

Mount Taranaki rises to 2,518 m in New Zealand, within the the Taranaki volcanic cone of Oceania.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• An island peak, rising straight from the sea with a climate of its own.
• A sacred mountain, deeply woven into the region's religion and culture.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：2,518 m
• Location：New Zealand
• Continent：Oceania
• Range：the Taranaki volcanic cone
• Coordinates：39°17′S 174°04′E